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WASHBURN   &   CO.'S 
AMATEUR  CULTIVATOE'S  GUIDE 


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CONTAINING   A    DESCRIPTIVE    LIST   OF 


T"WO     OTiaiOTJS^LITID     "VJ^I^-IETIES 


FLOWER    AND     VEGETABLE     SEEDS; 

ALSO   A    LIST  OF 

FRENCH     HYBRID     GLADIOLUS. 


HORTICULTURAL    HALL. 


RAISED   AND   IMPORTED    BY 


WASHBURN     AND     COMPANY, 

SEED     MERCHANTS, 

Horticultural  Hall,   No.   ioo,   Tremont   Street, 

boston,  mass. 


It  is  with  great  satisfaction  that  we  now  present  to  our  friends  the  present  edition  of  our  Cata- 
logue, enlarged  by  important  additions,  and  accompanied  with  what  we  believe  to  be  such  useful 
mformation  that  we  can  well  claim  for  it  the  name  of  the  "Amateur  Cultivator's  Guide  to  the 
Flower  and  Vegetable  Garden."  For  it  has  been  our  endeavor  to  make  it  reliable  in  every  respect, 
not  only  in  the  descriptions  of  the  great  number  of  flowers  and  vegetables  which  are  enumerated  on 
its  pages,  but  equally  so  in  the  full  and  complete  practical  directions  for  the  successful  growth  of 
evei7  variety. 

The  arrangement,  though  different  from  our  last  edition,  is  not  new,  having  been  adopted  by 
eminent  foreign  dealers.  To  many  it  may  not  be  very  important,  but  to  the  mass  of  our  customers 
we  think  it  will  commend  itself  as  highly  useful.  All  flowers  and  plants  are  divided  into  natural 
groups,  and  to  know  the  character  of  one  of  these  groups  gives  an  idea  of  the  whole.  The  Aster  and 
the  Coreopsis  are  familiar  to  almost  every  cultivator ;  and,  when  it  is  known  that  these  belong  to  the 
composite  order  {Composites),  it  will  at  once  be  understood  that  any  unknown  plant  belonging  to  this 
order  resembles,  in  some  respects,  the  above  flowers.  It  is  to  convey  this  general  information  that 
we  think  the  addition  of  the  natural  order  is  highly  important. 

The  character  of  every  plant,  whether  annual,  biennial,  perennial,  for  the  greenhouse,  or 
whether  hardy  or  half-hardy,  is  stated ;  and,  with  our  prefatory  remarks  upon  the  culture  of  each, 
there  can  be  no  difficulty  in  their  successful  growth.  In  addition  to  this  information,  our  remarks 
on  laying  out  flower-gardens  will,  we  hope,  not  only  prove  a  valuable  aid  to  amateurs,  but  assist  in 
disseminating  a  true  taste  for  gardening  art. 

As  specialities,  we  refer  particularly  to  the  very  extensive  list  of  NOVELTIES,  many  of  them  of 
rai-e  merit,  and  difficult  to  obtain.  Other  specialities  are  our  choice  selection  of  French  and  German 
flower-seeds,  particularly  Double  Asters,  German  Stocks,  English  Double  Hollyhocks,  Camellia- 
flowered  Balsams,  Carnation  and  Picotee  Pinks,  Double  Zinnias,  Double  Portulacas,  &c.  ;  and  of 
greenhouse  plants,  the  Cineraria,  Calceolaria,  Gloxinia,  Pelargonium,  Chinese  Primrose,  &c.  Many 
of  these  are  of  our  own  growth,  and  others  are  received  direct  from  growers  who  produce  their  own 
seed,  and  some  of  whom  raise  them  expressly  for  us.  In  our  collection  of  Gennan,  French,  and 
English  flower-seeds  (p.  90),  we  feel  especial  pride  ;  for  they  contain  all  the  truly  beautiful  varieties 
obtained  in  Europe  during  the  last  ten  years,  all  selected  especially  for  us,  and  never  surpassed,  if 
equalled. 

Our  Vegetable  Seeds  are  such  as  we  can  recommend  with  the  greatest  confidence  ;  and,  though 
we  have  not  had  the  opportunity  to  test  the  latest  additions,  the  dealers  from  whom  they  have 
been  obtained  leave  little  doubt  of  their  real  value.  In  conclusion,  we  have  to  acknowledge  our 
indebtedness  to  various  authorities  for  names,  as  well  as  occasional  hints,  and  more  particularly  to 
that  valuable  book.  Burr's  "  Vegetables  of  America,"  to  Buist's  "  Kitchen  Garden,"  and  to  numer- 
ous English  catalogues. 

In  consequence  of  the  extent  of  our  Catalogue,  we  have  been  compelled  to  omit  the  descrip- 
tions of  many  new  plants  and  flowers  suitable  for  the  garden.  These  will  be  enumerated  in  our 
Spring  Catalogue  of  Bedding  Plants. 

Owing  to  the  greatly  increased  expense  of  publishing  a  work  so  extensive  as  the  present  edition, 
we  are  reluctantly  obliged  to  make  the  nominal  charge  of  twenty-five  cents  per  copy,  upon  the 
receipt  of  which  it  will  be  mailed  to  all  applicants  from  any  part  of  the  United  States  or  Canada. 


Address, 


WASHBURN   &   CO., 
Horticultural  Hall,  Boston,  Mass. 


Geo.  C.  Rand  &  Avery,  Stereotypers  and  Printers, 
No.   3,  Cornhill,   Boston. 


CO 


THE 


SUMMER    FLOWER-GARDEN; 


CONTAINING 


BRIEF  DIRECTIONS   FOR    THE    CULTIVATION   OF   ANNUAL,   BIENNIAL, 
AND   PERENNIAL   FLOWER-SEEDS. 


NNUAL  flowers  are  not  only  among  the  most  beautiful  ornaments  of  the 
summer  flower-garden,  but  the  ease  with  which  they  are  cultivated,  and  the 
long  time  they  remain  in  bloom,  give  them  the  highest  claim  to  our 
attention  and  care.  Without  them,  however  much  we  may  admire  the 
various  showy  bedding  plants,  a  continuous  and  uuinteiTupted  display  of 
flowers,  from  spring  till  frost,  cannot  well  be  obtained  ;  and  when  we  add 
tlie  charm  of  novelty,  and  the  still  greater  one  of  variety,  we  have  only 
enumerated  a  few  of  the  claims  of  these  most  desirable  and  effective  orna- 
ments of  the  gardens  of  "  the  million." 

In  consequence  of  their  simple  culture,  and  the  small  amount  of  trouble 
they  give  to  the  amateur,  as  well  as  their  comparative  inexpensiveness 
for  their  rich  array  of  beauty,  they  are  yearly  becoming  more  generally 
grown.  Bedding-plants  are  charming  objects  ;  but  the  yearly  propagation 
required  for  geraniums,  verbenas,  &c.,  the  labor  of  potting  and  watering, 
and  the  expense  of  wintering  them,  are  not  vrithin  every  one's  means ; 
but  a  few  dollars  expended  in  seeds,  and  a  little  pleasant  labor  in  the 
sunny  days  of  early  spring,  will  give  an  amount  of  real  enjoyment  beyond  belief  The  most  deso- 
late garden  may  be  made  a  scene  of  beauty  in  scarcely  more  than  a  month's  time.  Annuals  are  not 
what  they  were  in  former  days.  The  skill  of  the  hybridizer  in  the  production  of  new  varieties,  and 
the  diligence  of  the  enthusiastic  florist  in  the  selection  of  the  finest  plants,  have  entirely  changed  the 
character  of  many  of  these  flowers  ;  and,  if  to  this  we  add  the  new  acquisitions  from  Japan,  how  could 
we  well  make  up  a  summer-garden  without  them  ?  What  should  we  do  without  the  grand  Pceony- 
flowered  Asters,  the  brilliant  double  Zinnias,  the  boldly-marked  and  rich-colored  Petunias,  the  Double 
Portulacas,  —  like  miniature  roses,  —  the  Heddewiggi  pink,  the  Tropjeolura,  &c.  ?  These  give  an 
entire  new  feature  to  our  annuals,  to  be  cherished  by  every  lover  of  beautiful  flowers. 

We  therefore  make  no  apology  for  giving  a  few  brief  hints  on  the  cultivation  of  these,  as  well  as 
some  of  the  biennials  and  perennials,  equally  important  in  the  decoration  of  the  flower-border. 

ANNUALS. 

Among  florists  and  gardeners,  the  term  "  annual  "  is  given  to  those  plants  which  are  sown  in 
the  spring,  bloom  and  seed  in  tlie  summer,  and  soon  afterwards  perish.  A  few  are  included  among 
annuals,  like  the  Marvel  of  Peru,  &c.,  because  they  flower  the  first  year ;  but  they  are  only  annual  as 
regards  treatment.  By  cultivators  they  have  been  divided  into  three  classes;  viz..  Hardy,  Half- 
hardy,  and  Tender  A  finuals,  —  a  very  convenient  classification ;  and  as  such  we  shall  treat  of  them 
here. 

HARDY    ANNUALS. 

These  are  so  called  because  they  do  not  require  any  artificial  heat  at  any  period  of  their  gro\vth, 
and  are  capable  of  enduring  any  ordinary'  weather  from  April  to  November ;  a  frosty  morning,  not 
unusual  in  the  tbrmer  month,  or  even  in  May,  doing  them  no  injury,  if  advanced  beyond  the  seed- 
leaf  Many  of  them  may  be  sown  in  autumn  ;  and  the  young  plants  \vill  make  their  appearance  early 
in  spring,  and  flower  stronger  than  when  it  is  deferred  till  April. 

THE   SOIL  AND   ITS   PREPARATION. 

The  best  soil  for  annuals,  and  indeed  for  most  flowering  plants,  whether  biennials  or  perennials,  is  a 
light,  rich  loam,  neither  too  sandy  nor  too  stiff  In  such  they  grow  readily,  and  attain  to  great  per- 
fection of  bloom,  with  but  little  care  ;  but  it  is  hardly  necessary  to  say  that  few  persons  have  just 
such  a  soil,  nor  is  it  possible  often  for  the  cultivator  to  have  much  choice.  He  must  take  such  soil  as 
he  has,  and  make  the  most  of  it  ;  and,  by  the  application  of  proper  manures,  or  sand  or  clay,  he  can 
bring  it  to  such  a  condition  as  to  answer  all  the  purposes  of  a  flower-garden.  Moving  large 
masses  of  soil  is  very  expensive  ;  and  writers  who  advise  the  addition  of  rich  loam  seem  not  to  be 
aware  of  the  difficulty  of  procuring  it,  or  the  expense  and  labor  attending  the  same.  For  the  com- 
plete garden  of  the  wealthy,  this  may  and  should  be  done  ;  but  the  mass  of  cultivators  need  not  fear 
of  obtaining  good  results  without  it.  Deep  and  thorough  trenching  in  the  autumn,  if  possible,  and 
the  application  of  very  old  decayed  manure  or  leaf-mould,  will  give  the  amateur  a  well-prepared  and 


suitable  soil.  If  the  situntion  of  the  garden  is  low  or  damp,  first  of  all,  it  should  be  well  drained  ;  for, 
in  addition  to  the  injury  Ironi  excessive  moisture,  such  soils  are  cold,  and  the  young  plants  are  in- 
jured by  early  frosts,  when  they  woidd  escape  damage  in  one  of  the  opposite  character:  neither 
should  the  situation  be  too  dry,  as,  in  this  case,  the  plants  would  suffer  in  summer,  and  present  a 
meagre  in  place  of  a  vigorous  bloom.  Where  the  soil  is  too  light,  a  thin  layer  of  clay,  if  to  be  had, 
spread  over  the  surface  in  the  autumn,  and  dug  in,  after  being  pulverized  by  the  winter  frosts,  in  the 
spring,  is  the  best  remedy.  This,  with  the  use  of  old  manure,  —  that  which  has  lain  a  year  or  more, 
and  been  frequently  turned  over  till  it  becomes  thoroughly  decayed,  —  will  keep  the  garden  hi  good 
condition.  No  unvarying  rules  can  be  given:  much  must  be  left  to  the  judgment  of  the  amateur. 
He  must  understand  that  the  soil  of  a  good  garden  should  be  deep,  well  pulverized,  friable,  and 
rich  ;  and  if  the  opposite,  to  make  it  as  near  that  as  possible. 

When  the  flower-garden  is  to  be  a  speciality,  —  a  piece  of  ground  set  apart  for  that  object,  and  laid 
out  in  geometrical  order,  and  all  the  beds  edged  with  box  or  thrift,  —  then  more  pains  ought  to  be 
taken  ;  and  tliose  who  are  about  to  do  this,  if  they  have  not  the  requisite  information,  will  consult 
something  more  than  a  catalogue.  Our  hints  are  intended  for  the  m.ass  of  the  people  who  love  flow- 
ers, —  who  have  but  little  leisure,  —  and  do  not  wish  to  incur  great  expense  in  the  gratilication  of 
their  taste. 

PERIOD    FOR   SOWING. 

This  must  depend  much  upon  the  season,  as  well  as  the  locality.  Our  Northern  springs  are  so 
variable,  that  no  definite  period  can  be  named.  As  a  general  nde,  the  proper  time  to  commence 
sowing  is  about  the  middle  of  April,  though  a  few  sorts  may  be  planted  as  soon  as  the  ground  can  be 
got  ready ;  and,  for  a  succession,  the  sowing  should  be  continued  until  June.  In  the  Southern  States, 
of  course,  January,  February,  or  March  will  be  the  time  to  sow,  as  they  correspond  with  April,  May, 
and  June  of  the  North.  The  Californian  annuals,  now  so  numerous  and  so  ornamental,  are  very 
hardy,  and  should  be  sown  early,  as  they  get  well  established  before  the  heat  of  summer.  To  avoid 
all  danger  of  injury,  the  sowing  may  be  deferred  till  the  last  of  April ;  but,  when  a  little  labor  is  of  no 
consideration,  the  sowing  may  be  made  earlier,  and  in  case  of  failine  to  grow,  or  subsequent 
injury  fiom  fi'ost  or  wet,  another  sowing  may  be  made  when  the  weather  is  more  favorable.  Because 
we  recommend  April,  it  is  not  to  be  understood  the  sowing  must  be  made  at  that  time.  The  only 
object  is  to  obtain  a  vigorous  growth  and  early  bloom.  If  sown  in  any  part  of  May,  they  will  flower 
later  but  abmidantly  throughout  the  latter  part  of  summer. 

MODE  OF  SOWING. 

This  must  be  varied  according  to  the  style  of  the  garden  and  the  variety  to  be  sown.  Many 
of  the  most  showy  and  beautiful  annuals  are  very  impatient  of  removal ;  and  these  must  be  sown 
where  they  are  to  remain  and  flower.  Such  are  the  Lupins,  Sweet  Pea,  Eschscholtzia,  Poppies,  &c. 
Indeed,  most  of  the  tap-rooted  annuals  will  not  bear  transplanting.  Other  annuals  which  may  be 
transplanted,  and  some  of  which  flower  stronger  for  removal,  may  either  be  sown  in  the  places  where 
they  are  to  bloom,  or  in  prepared  beds,  from  whence  they  are  to  be  transplanted  to  the  flower-garden. 
In  small  gardens,  undoubtedly  the  best  way  is  to  sow  where  they  are  to  remain,  thinning  out  the 
superfluous  plants ;  this  gives  the  least  trouble  :  but  in  larger  gardens,  or  where  there  are  beds  of 
early  spring  bulbs  to  be  filled,  the  safest  and  best  plan  is  to  sow  in  well-prepared  beds,  and,  wliea 
the  young  plants  are  of  proper  size,  to  transplant  to  the  flower-garden. 

Never  sow  seeds  when  the  ground  is  very  wet,  particularly  early  in  the  spring.  Select  a  time 
when  the  soil  is  neither  wet  nor  dr\'.  The  sowing  must  be  left  to  the  taste  of  the  cultivator,  and  the 
extent  of  surface.  If  there  are  vacant  beds,  the  seeds  may  be  sown  in  rows  across  the  bed  ; 
but  if  in  the  border,  where  there  are  only  limited  spaces  among  the  perennials  or  bulbs,  they  may 
be  planted  in  masses  or  groups,  in  which  mode  we  think  annuals  produce  the  greatest  effect.  Our 
plan  has  always  been  to  mark  out  a  circle  a  foot  or  more  in  diameter,  and  level  the  ground  evenly  and 
nicely  with  the  rake  ;  then,  with  the  back  of  a  trowel,  press  the  surface  firmly  down  ;  around  the  circle 
make  a  slight  drill  of  the  proper  depth,  in  which  the  seeds  are  thinly  sown,  covering  them  lightly, 
and  again  pressing  the  earth  upon  the  seeds  with  the  back  of  the  trowel.  If  the  soil  should  happen 
to  be  too  wet,  or  stiff  and  adhesive,  fill  the  drill  with  some  light,  sandy  loam,  and  make  firm,  as 
before  ordered. 

And  here  we  should  remark  that  great  care  should  be  exercised  in  covering  the  seeds.  It  is  the 
great  eiTor  to  cover  too  deep  ;  and  the  cause  of  more  than  half  of  the  complaints  against  seednien  of 
selling  old  and  worthless  seeds  comes  from  inexjierience  or  want  of  judgment  in  sowing.  No 
rule  can  be  given  in  this  respect  ;  but,  as  a  general  guide,  all  large  seeds,  such  as  Sweet  Peas,  Lu- 
pins, &c.,  may  be  sown  half  an  inch  deep,  —  smaller,  less;  and  for  the  smallest,  such  as  Clarkia, 
Pinks,  &c.,  a  covering  of  one-sixteenth  of  an  inch  suffices.  If  sown  too  deep,  they  are  longer  in 
germinating,  and  are  liable  to  decay.  Avoid  the  general  error  of  sowing  the  seeds  too  thick,  as  it 
causes  an  elongated  and  feeble  growth,  which  no  subsequent  thinning  will  entirely  remedy. 

If  the  weather  should  be  warm,  or  the  soil  very  drj',  it  will  be  advisable  to  give  a  slight  watf.ing 
with  a  watering-pot  with  a  fine  rose.  It  is  not  often  that  seeds  planted  in  April  need  watering;  but 
later  in  the  season  they  frequently  require  it.  Use  water  of  the  same  temperature  of  the  soil ;  or,  if 
warmer,  it  will  do  no  h.an!i.  The  waterings  should  be  given  early  in  the  afternoon,  and  repeated  every 
few  days,  as,  wiien  the  seeds  begin  to  swell,  they  are  more  susceinible  of  injury  from  drought,  and  the 
5'ouiig  plants  often  perish  wiien  it  is  neglected.  A  good  plan  with  very  small  seeds  is  to  cover  them 
with  an  inverted  flower-pot,  being  careful  to  remove  it  before  the  young  seedlings  appear  above  th"; 
surface,  otherwise  they  will  be  drawn  up  weakly,  and  are  likely  to  be  injured  by  the  hot  sun  or  a 
cool  night.  Seeds  vary  in  their  period  of  germination.  Some  will  be  above  ground  in  a  week,  while 
others  require  tv\'o  or  three  weeks. 

As  soon  as  the  seedlings  have  made  three  or  four  leaves,  and  are  an  inch  high,  they  should  be 
thinned  out.  If  they  are  kinds  wiiich  will  bear  removal,  they  may  be  replanted  in  vacant  spaces  in 
the  border.  No  rule  can  be  given  for  thinning.  Tall-growing  plants  with  spreading  branches  will 
require  more  room  than  slender-growing  dwarf  kinds  ;  and  in  this  the  cultivator  must  be  guided  by 
the  Catalogue.     Stir  the  soil  around  the  plants  from  time  to  time ;  and,  if  they  apjjear  crowded,  a 


THE   SUMMER    FLOWER-GARDEN. 


second  thinning  will  be  of  great  benefit  to  those  that  remain.     If  the  growth  is  not  strong,  from  the 
nature  of  the  soil,  apply  occasionally  a  very  small  amount  of  guano  or  bone-dust. 

TRANSPLANTING. 

Presuming  that  many  cultivators  will  sow  thtir  seeds  in  prepared  beds,  whence  the  plants  are 
to  be  removed  to  the  borders  to  bloom,  it  is  necessary  that  the  work  should  be  carefully  pe.- 
formed  to  insure  success.  Transplanting  should,  if  possible,  always  be  done  in  cloudy  weather,  and 
towards  evening.  If  the  soil  is  dry,  the  plants  will  require  a  light  watering  to  settle  the  earth  around 
the  roots ;  and,  if  warm  sunny  days  succeed  the  operation,  they  will  root  all  the  better  to  have  a  iittle 
shade  for  a  day  or  two,  which  may  be  done  by  spreading  an  old  newsi>aper  over  them,  or  coveiiug 
with  a  mat,  removing  either  at  night.  All  large-growing  plants  should  be  transplanted  singly  ;  bat 
many  of  the  smaller  may  be  removed  in  patches,  without  any  trouble,  if  the  soil  is  previously  well 
watered.  We  have  found  very  little  difficulty  in  moving  Zinnias,  Asters,  and  smaller  plants,  after 
they  have  begun  to  bloom.  After  the  plants  are  established,  they  will  need  no  other  care  than  to 
tie  up  the  taller-growing  sorts  to  stakes  to  prevent  the  wind  and  rains  from  beating  them  down  to 
the  ground,  and  mjuring  their  blossoms. 

HALF-HARDY    ANNUALS. 

We  have  already  remarked  that  half-hardy  annuals  are  those  that  require  the  aid  of  anificial  heat 
to  assist  germination  ;  but  it  should  be  remarked  that  this  is  not  absolutely  necessary  if  the  sowing 
is  deferred  until  the  ground  is  warm, — say  the  last  of  M.iy.  This  is  exemplified  in  the  Portulaca, 
which  sows  itself :  but  the  plants  never  appear  above  ground  till  June;  and  those  who  do  not  wish 
the  trouble  of  sowing  seed  early  should  plant  in  open  groimd  in  May.  But  to  gain  time,  and  insure 
an  early  and  abundant  bloom,  it  is  best  to  plant  early,  and  assist  the  growth  by  a  gentle  artificial 
heat.  Some  of  the  most  magnificent  annuals  are  embraced  in  this  class,  of  which  the  Aster,  Zinnia, 
and  Balsam  are  examples.  The  cheapest,  most  convenient,  and  simplest  mode  of  doing  this  is  the 
ordinai-y  hotbed  of  stable  manure,  which  gives  a  gentle  bottom-heat  quite  sufficient  for  any  of  this  class. 
Its  construction  is  simple,  and  generally  understood  by  most  owners  of  a  garden  ;  but,  as  there 
may  be  some  of  our  readers  who  do  not  know  how  to  make  a  good  hotbed,  we  add  the  details  at  the 
close  of  our  remarks,  obsen,-ing,  however,  that  it  is  so  valuable  an  aid  in  the  for\varding  of  flowers 
as  well  as  vegetables,  that  no  one  having  a  garden  can  well  dispense  with  it. 

Presuming  that  the  bed  is  made  and  all  ready  for  use,  the  seeds  may  be  sown  on  the  prepared 
soil,  just  the  same  as  in  the  open  ground,  and  afterwards  transplanted  to  the  borders  ;  but,  as  this 
is  often  attended  with  many  failures  in  inexperienced  hands,  it  is  the  safest  to  sow  the  seeds  in 
pots  or  pans  ;  if  in  neither  of  these,  in  shallow  boxes.  The  pots  should  be  about  four  or  five  inches 
m  diameter,  and  should  be  perfectly  clean.  The  soil  should  consist  of  a  uniform  compost  of 
light,  sandy  loam,  enriched  with  some  fine  leaf-mould,  avoiding  any  raw  or  crude  manures,  wliich 
are  certain  to  injure  the  young  plants.  Put  in  a  few  crocks  at  the  bottom  of  each  pot  for  drainage, 
and  fill  to  the  brim  with  the  compost,  giving  the  pot  one  or  two  gentle  knocks  on  the  bottom  to 
settle  the  earth,  which  should  be  within  half  an  inch  of  the  rim.  Level  the  surface  by  gently 
pressing  it  with  the  bottom  of  a  pot,  or  a  circular  piece  of  wood  made  for  the  purpose,  as  this  will 
not  only  be  beneficial  to  the  seeds,  but  assist  in  distributing  them  more  evenly  and  regularly 
over  the  soil.  Observe  the  same  rules  in  regard  to  covering  that  we  have  already  named.  Some 
kinds  will  need  nothing  more  than  a  thin  sprinkling  of  earth  just  to  fairly  cover  the  seeds ;  and 
each  pot  should  have  the  surface  again  gently  pressed  down  :  a  slight  watering  with  a  very  fine 
rose  will  complete  the  operation  of  sowing. 

When  all  the  pots  are  filled  and  planted,  and  marked  as  they  should  be  with  the  name  of  each, 
and  date  of  sowing,  upon  a  neat  label,  remove  them  at  once  to  the  hotbed  or  frame,  and  place  them 
perfectly  level,  so  that  each  pot  may  receive  its  proper  proportion  of  water  evenly  over  the  surface. 
If  there  are  but  a  few  pots,  and  a  greenhouse  is  at  hand,  they  may  have  a  place  on  a  sunny  shelf 
near  the  glass,  shading  them  during  the  middle  of  the  day.  Shading  will  also  be  necessary  in  the 
hotbed  The  temperature  should  not  exceed  75°  or  So°,  or  the  seeds  will  germinate  too  quick,  and 
be  drawn  up  weakly.  As  the  seedlings  appear  above  ground,  give  air  by  tilting  the  sashes  at  the 
back.  Give  water  as  the  pots  require  it  (which  is  usually  once  a  day),  and  always  of  the  same  tem- 
perature of  the  bed,  and  be  careful  in  the  operation  not  to  wash  away  or  destroy  the  young  and 
slender  seedlings.  During  cold  nights,  a  mat  may  be  thrown  over  the  frame,  which  will  prevent 
the  loss  of  heat,  and  maintain  a  more  even  temperature.  As  some  of  the  seeds  will  make  their 
appearance  before  others,  those  that  appear  above  ground  should  be  placed  together  towards  the 
back  of  the  frame,  where  they  can  have  a  greater  abundance  of  air  and  be  more  freely  watered  than 
the  others.  As  the  plants  acquire  a  proper  size,  they  should  be  thinned  out  so  as  not  to  injure 
those  that  remain  ;  and  then,  when  farther  advanced,  should  be  transplanted  into  four-inch  pots, 
—  one,  three,  or  five  plants  in  each,  according  to  the  variety,  — using  a  compost  similar  to  that  in 
which  they  were  sown,  replacing  the  pots  in  the  bed,  and  shading  slightly  till  they  are  well  estab- 
lished, and  able  to  bear  the  full  sun.  Those  that  are  later  in  vegetating  should  be  treated  in  the 
same  manner,  until  all  are  transplanted,  unless  it  is  such  kinds  as  will  not  bear  removal  safely  ;  and 
must  be  allowed  to  remain  in  the  pot  in  which  they  were  sown,  thinning  them  out,  so  that  not  more 
than  three  or  five  plants  are  left.     The  Cypress-vine,  Thunbergia,  &c.,  are  of  this  character. 

By  the  middle  of  May,  the  seedlings  vi'ill  be  ready  for  transfen'ing  to  the  beds  or  borders  where 
they  are  to  bloom  ;  but,  before  this  is  done,  the  plants  should  be  "  hardened  off,"  as  it  is  termed, 
in  order  to  prepare  them  for  the  change.  This  is  effected  by  gradually  giving  the  plants  more  air, 
and  when  the  weather  is  favorable,  both  day  and  night,  removing  the  sashes  wholly  during  the  day  ; 
or,  if  more  convenient,  removing  them  to  a  cold  frame,  where  they  can  be  fully  exposed  in  the  day- 
time, and  protected  at  night,  if  cold,  with  a  covering  of  mats.  Much  must  be  left  to  the  judgment 
of  the  cultivator  and  the  amount  of  available  space,  the  object  being  to  prevent  the  plants  from 
being  injured  by  a  too  sudden  exposure  to  the  open  air.  Proceed  in  transplanting  as  we  have 
already  recommended  under  that  head  for  hardy  annuals. 


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TENDER    ANNUALS. 

We  have  stated  that  the  classification  of  hardy,  half-hardy,  and  tender  annuals,  was  a  convenient 
one  ;  but  really  there  is  scarcely  an  annual  but  will  grow  freely  in  our  climate  in  the  open  ground  in 
suramor.  The  term  tender  has  been  applied  by  English  gardeners  because  the  plants  do  not  attain 
full  perfection  unless  grown  in  pots  in  the  greenhouse.  Such  are  the  Globe  Amaranth,  Balsam, 
Egg-plant,  &c.  All  the  tender  annuals,  therefore,  may  be  treated  in  the  same  manner  as  the  half- 
hardy,  and  with  equal  success. 

BIENNtALS    AND    PERENNIALS. 

Biennial  and  perennial  plants  are  almost  indispensable  additions  to  the  flower-garden,  display,- 
ing  their  blossoms  both  early  and  late,  succeeding  and  even  flowering  with  the  spring  bulbs,  and  coi^ 
tinning  long  after  the  frost  has  destroyed  the  hardiest  annuals.  They  are  also  so  easily  cultivated, 
and  require  so  little  care  for  their  great  amount  of  beauty,  that  they  must  be  ranked  as  the  most 
permanent  and  showy  objects  of  the  flower-border.  We  only  need  name  the  Larkspur,  Phlox, 
Lychnis,  Coreopsis,  Saxilrage,  &c.,  as  a  few  among  the  many  imposing  and  elegant  groups. 

Biennials  are  those  plants  that  generally  do  not  flower  until  the  second  year,  and,  after  bloom- 
ing, die.  These  include,  however,  many  s-plendid  si)ecies,  such  as  the  Foxglove,  Canterbury  Bells, 
Sweet  Williams,  Hollyhocks,  &c.  Perennials  are  plants  which  generally  do  not  bloom  until  the 
second  year,  but  continue  to  bloom  for  years  in  succession,  and  may  be  propagated,  after  once 
obtained,  by  division  of  the  roots,  growing  more  vigorously  and  flowering  better  if  divided  and  re- 
planted every  three  or  four  years. 

Tiie  proper  time  for  sowing  the  seeds  of  hardy  kinds  is  in  April  or  May,  at  the  period  of  sow- 
ing the  hardy  annuals,  in  order  to  obtain  a  good  strong  growth  the  first  year,  and  a  greater  abun- 
dance of  flowers  the  second  ;  but  the  sowings  may  be  continued  with  success  as  late  as  August,  after 
which  the  plants  will  not  become  strong  enough  to  flower  the  following  year.  Whether  the  seeds 
are  sown  in  beds  or  in  the  border,  the  young  plants  should  be  thinned  out,  and  afterwards  trans- 
planted, just  as  we  have  directed  for  hardy  annuals,  only  giving  them  more  room,  and  encouraging 
a  vigorous  growth  by  hoeing,  watering,  &c.  On  the  approach  of  severe  frosty  weather,  protect  the 
plants  with  a  light  covering  of  leaves  or  coarse  manure,  and  the  succeeding  year  they  will  blossom 
in  great  profusion. 


SPECIAL  DIRECTIONS  TO  AMATEUR  CULTIVATORS. 


In  addition  to  the  preceding  remarks,  which  are  given  as  the  results  of  our  own  practice  for  many 
years,  and  which,  we  think,  are  adequate  for  all  general  purposes,  the  following  special  directions  are 
added  for  the  guidance  of  amateurs  in  the  treatment  of  many  of  the  more  choice  and  new  flowers 
enumerated  in  our  Catalogue.  If  carefully  followed,  it  is  hoped  they  will  remove  all  causes  of 
failure  in  the  attempt  to  cultivate  many  of  the  most  beautiful  plants. 

French  and  German  Asters.  —  These  now  justly  admired  and  most  beautiful  annuals 
should  be  sown  in  pots,  pans,  or  boxes,  in  a  well-prepared  soil,  and  placed  ii>  an  exhausted  hotbed 
or  cold  frame,  watering  them  gently  till  the  plants  are  an  inch  high ;  when,  after  hardening;  off  by 
gradual  exposure  to  the  air,  they  should  be  transplanted  into  the  open  ground  in  a  light,  rich  soil, 
placing  them  in  rows  six  inches  apart,  shading  for  a  few  hours  in  the  middle  of  the  day,  until  well 
rooted.  In  the  course  of  two  or  three  weeks,  they  will  have  become  stout  and  stocky,  and  ready 
for  replanting  out  where  they  are  to  flower.  Before  transplanting,  give  the  bed  a  good  watering  ; 
then  with  a  trowel  take  each  plant  up  separately  and  carefully,  and  rerrtove  it  to  the  bed  or  border ; 
finish  with  another  liberal  watering,  which  must  be  repeated  if  the  weather  is  dry  :  they  will  soon 
take  root,  however,  and  will  make  a  rapid  growth.  Before  the  flowers  expand,  tie  each  plant  up 
to  a  neat  stick,  and,  if  the  soil  is  not  rich,  apply  a  light  sprinkling  of  guano.  The  first  week  of 
June  is  the  best  period  for  final  planting. 

Zinnias  may  be  treated  precisely  like  the  Aster.  The  double  varieties,  in  eight  distinct  colors, 
are  superb  ornaments  of  the  garden. 

Epacvi.ses,  Heaths,  Azaleas,  and  Rhododendrons  should  be  planted  in  boxes  or  pans, 
well  drained,  and  filled  with  light,  very  sandy  loam,  with  a  small  quantity  of  peat.  Make  the 
earth  firm,  and  give  a  thorough  watering  before  sowina;.  Cover  the  surface  with  a  little  sand,  upon 
which  the  seed  should  be  thinly  scattered,  covering  with  the  least  possible  quantity  of  fine  .sand. 
Place  the  pans  or  boxes  in  the  greenhouse,  where  they  can  be  wholly  shaded  from  the  mid-day 
sun,  and  lightly  damp  the  surface  when  dry.  The  young  plants  will  make  their  appearance  in 
three  or  four  weeks;  and,  when  strong  enough  to  har>dle  easily,  transplant  into  boxes  an  inch  or 
two  apart,  and  gi-adually  harden  them  off,  so  as  to  remove  to  frames  or  the  open  air. 

Calceolarias,  Cinerarias,  and  Chinese  Primrose,  require  similar  treatment.  The  seeds  of 
the  former  are  so  minute,  that  they  are  liable  to  be  destroyed  by  covering  ;  and  complaints  are  fi'equent 
of  tlie  failure  to  make  the  seed  grow.  If  the  following  directions  are  carefuUy  observed,  an  abun- 
dance of  plants  may  be  easily  raised  :  — 

The  seed  should  be  sown  in  pots  prepared  in  the  following  manner :  The  pot  to  be  half  filled 
with  drainage,  over  that  rough  siftiugs  of  the  mould,  and  the  surface  covered  with  soil  as  fine  as  pos- 
sible, half  of  which  should  be  composed  of  silver  sand.  When  prepared  thus,  it  should  be  watered 
with  a  fine  rose,  immediately  after  which  sow  the  seed  carefully  without  any  covering  of  soil.  The 
pots  should  then  be  placed  imder  a  close  frame  or  hand-glass,  in  a  shady  part  of  the  garden  (no  arti- 
ficial heat  being  required).     In  large  establishments,  of  course,  they  may  have  propagating  or  other 


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houses  that  will  do,  where  the  same  kind  of  moist  temperature  could  be  obtained  ;  but  any  exposure 
to  the  sun  must  be  carefully  guarded  against  by  mats  or  paper.  If  the  situation  is  of  the  proper  tem- 
perature, they  will  require  watering  but  very  seldom.  Directly^  the  seedings  are  strong  enough, 
they  must  be  pricked  off  in  pots  prepared  as  before,  and  placed  in  the  same  situation.  From  the 
store-pots  they  will  require  to  be  potted  off  singly  ;  after  this  they  will  grow  very  rapidly.  Through 
the  wmter,  the  plants  will  thrive  well  on  the  shelves  near  the  glass,  in  the  greenhouses  ;  and,  to  ob- 
tain fine  specimens,  they  must  be  shifted  freely  till  the  flower-stalks  have  started,  and  should  always 
be  smoked  with  toljacco  directly  the  green-fly  appears,  as  no  plants  in  cultivation  so  readily  suffer 
fi-om  this  insect  as  the  Calceolaria. 

It  is  necessary  to  remark,  that  one  of  the  most  frequent  causes  of  the  appearance  of  these  inju- 
rious insects  is  the  plant  becoming  root-boimd;  to  avoid  which  evil,  it  is  important  that  it  should  fre- 
quently be  repotted  during  the  gi-owing  season. 

Acacias  of  all  kinds  should  have  scalding  water  poured  over  the  seeds,  and  be  allowed  to  soak 
for  twelve  or  twenty-four  hours  :  they  should  then  be  planted  in  pots,  in  light,  rich,  sandy  soil,  cover- 
ing one-fourth  of  an  inch  deep,  and  placed  in  the  hotbed  or  greenhouse. 

Globe  Amaranth,  Linum,  and  Cypress-Vine  seeds  should  be  soaked  in  tepid  water  for 
twelve  hours  to  insure  a  quick  germination.  Rub  the  seeds  with  a  little  dry  sand  when  ready  for 
sowing. 

LiLiuMS  of  all  kinds  should  have  their  seed  planted  immediately  they  are  gathered,  if  possible, 
as  they  vegetate  sooner.  They  remain  good,  however,  for  three  or  four  years,  but,  when  sown  in 
spring,  do  not  often  vegetate  until  the  second  year. 

Cyclamens  should  be  sown  in  the  greenhouse  or  hotbed,  in  pans  of  light  rich  soil,  well  drained. 
Transplant  singly  into  pots,  and  keep  them  constantly  growing  the  first  year. 

Stocks  of  the  winter-flowering  varieties  should  be  sown  in  July,  and  pricked  off  singly  into 
small  pots,  shifting  them  as  they  require  it,  and  keeping  them  in  cold  firames  as  long  as  it  can  be 
safely  done. 

Canna-Seeds  have  a  hard,  homy  covering,  and  require  to  have  the  seed  soaked  in  warm  water 
for  ten  or  twelve  hours,  planting  them  in  hotbed  while  the  heat  is  brisk  and  strong.  Transfer  to 
the  open  ground  June  ist,  and  take  up  the  roots  before  hard  frosts. 

Gloxini.as  and  Achimenes  require  to  be  grown  in  pots  in  the  greenhouse,  or  a  warm  frame. 
The  soil  should  be  light  and  rich,  — leaf-mould,  loam,  and  sand. 

Ferns  are  easily  raised  from  the  spores  (or  seeds)  with  a  little  care.  Sow  in  pots  which  should 
be  half  filled  with  a  good  drainage  of  crocks,  and  the  remainder,  to  within  a  inch  of  the  rim,  with 
coarse  sandy  peat  or  leaf-mould  ;  make  the  surface  smooth,  and  cover  with  a  thin  layer  of  sand  ;  on 
this  sprinkle  the  spores.  Set  the  pot  in  a  pan  of  water  in  a  warm,  shady  part  of  the  greenhouse,  and 
cover  with  a  pane  of  glass.  In  a  month  or  two,  the  plants  will  be  ready  to  pot  off  singly  in  small 
pots. 

THE  CONSTRUCTION  AND   MANAGEMENT  OF   HOTBEDS. 

We  have  already  alluded  to  the  importance  of  a  hotbed  for  the  successful  growth  of  many  of  the 
half-hardj;  annuals  and  more  delicate  greenhouse  plants.  Though  most  or  all  kinds  of  seeds  may 
be  raised  in  a  frame  without  bottom  heat,  yet  this  can  only  be  done  so  late  in  the  season,  when  the 
weather  has  become  warm,  that  many  of  the  annuals  are  late  in  blooming,  and  the  greenhouse 
plants  do  not  ripen  and  mature  their  wood,  and  are  therefore  ill  adapted  to  winter  well.  It  is  to 
obviate  this  that  the  hotbed  is  recommended  to  all  amateurs.  It  is  so  easily  made,  and  at  such 
slight  expense,  that  it  will  well  repay  all  who  would  secure  an  abundance  of  flowers  early  in  the 
season. 

Situation  of  the  Bed.  —  This  should  be  in  a  warm  position,  fiilly  exposed  to  the  sun,  facing 
the  east  or  south,  and  sheltered  by  a  fence  or  hedge  on  the  west  or  north.  The  soil  should,  if 
possible,  be  light  and  dry,  as  in  this  case  the  bed  can  be  sunk  a  foot  or  more  in  the  ground ;  but, 
if  damp  or  cold,  it  should  be  built  upon  the  surface. 

Making  the  Bed.  —  Manure  fresh  from  the  stable  is  best.  This  should  be  thrown  over  and 
thoroughly  shaken  up  with  the  fork,  making  it  into  a  conical  heap.  In  this  state  it  should  be 
allowed  to  •.•emain  four  or  five  days,  at  the  end  of  which  time  it  should  be  turned  over,  shaking  it 
up  as  before.  At  the  end  of  another  three  or  four  days,  it  will  be  ready  to  make  up  the  bed.  Lay 
out  the  ground  six  inches  larger  than  the  frame,  and  put  down  a  stake  at  each  corner.  The  frame 
may  be  of  any  size ;  but  the  most  convenient  is  nine  by  three  feet,  which  will  take  three  lights 
three  by  six  feet,  the  ordinary  size,  which  can  always  be  had  ready  made.  Proceed  to  build  up  the 
bed  to  the  height  of  two  and  a  half  or  three  feet,  making  it  rather  firm,  and  watering,  if  the  manure 
is  dry.  When  the  bed  is  finished,  put  on  the  lights,  and  let  it  stand  to  settle  and  exhaust  the  violent 
heat.  In  a  day  or  two  add  three  or  four  inches  of  light  sandy  loam,  spreading  it  evenly  over  the 
bed.  If  the  seeds  are  to  be  sown  in  the  soil  of  the  bed,  two  or  three  more  inches  should  be  added ; 
but  if  in  pots,  no  addition  will  be  necessary'. 

The  pots  being  ready,  and  sown  with  the  various  seeds,  should  be  put  into  the  frame,  shading 
them  during  the  day,  and  regulating  the  temperature,  by  tilting  the  lights  at  the  back,  both  night 
and  day,  and  covering  at  night  with  mats.  Plunge  the  pots  in  the  soil,  and,  with  proper  care,  the 
seeds  will  soon  be  above  the  soil.  A  thermometer  placed  in  the  bed  will  be  the  safest  guide  to 
the  inexperienced.  It  should  not  rise  above  85°  in  the  day,  nor  sink  below  60°  at  night.  As  the 
heat  declines,  linings  of  fresh  manure  should  be  applied  around  the  outside  of  tlie  bed ;  but,  ordi- 
narily, for  seeds  this  is  not  necessary. 

The  length  or  number  of  the  frames  is  immaterial ;  but  they  should  be  nine  to  twelve  inches 
deep  at  the  front,  and  fifteen  to  eighteen  inches  at  the  back.  This  will  give  a  good  slope  to  carry 
off  the  rain.  Cold  frames  are  simply  the  hotbed-frame  set  upon  a  warm  spot  of  ground,  covering 
it  at  night  to  keep  in  the  warmth  accumulated  during  the  day. 


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THE    FLOWER-GARDEN. 


The  arratigement  of  a  flower-garden  must  de- 
pend so  much  upon  the  taste  or  fancy  of  the  cul- 
tivator, that  it  is  very  diflicult  to  lay  down  any 
rules  applicable  to  general  use.  All  we  can  do 
to  aid  the  inexperienced  is  to  give  such  plants 
as  display  correct  principles  in  their  general 
features,  which  will  serve  as  a  guide  in  grounds 
of  smaller  or  larger  extent.  Of  course,  we  have 
reference  to  flower-gardens,  or  spots  of  ground 
set  apart  for  annuals,  bedding-plants,  or  bulbs, 
as  any  thing  more  extensive  would  be  beyond 
the  scope  of  a  catalogue. 

Where  the  flower-garden  already  exists,  and 
is  laid  out  in  beds  or  borders  for  miscellaneous 
plants,  all  the  information  necessary  to  the 
amateur  will  be  found  in  our  preceding  re- 
marks, except  that,  perhaps,  in  reference  to  the 
disposition  of  colors.  If,  however,  the  form  is 
nut  a  fanciful  one,  or  one  laid  out  in  the  true 
principles  of  the  geometrical  style,  it  may  be 
remodelled  upon  some  plan  which  will  combine 
the  merits  of  those  we  now  annex. 
Commencing  with  the  simplest  form  of  ground,  where  there  is  no  pretension  to  artistic  display, 
the  two  following  will  be  found  well  adapted  for  annuals  or  bedding-plants,  or  the  two  combined. 

In  the  first  plan  (No.  i),  the  ground  may  be  arranged  as  follows  ;  In  the  centre  may  be  double 
Zinnias,  if  a  grand  display  is  desired ;  but  if  not,  then  Zinnias,  Marigolds,  Asters,  and  similar  tall- 
growing  annuals,  placing  the  tallest  in  the  centre.  The  eight  small  Ixids  adjoining  the  centre  one 
may  be  planted  in  alternate  colors,  or  mixed,  with  Clintonia,  Portulaca,  Verbenas,  Pansies,  Agi'o- 
stennna.  Lobelias,  S:c.  The  four  larger  beds  may  be  planted  in  four  different  colors,  or  mixed, 
or  in  the  ribbon  style  ;  in  the  latter  case  using  Perilla  Nankinensis  for  the  centre  row,  and  other 
decided  colors  for  the  outer  rows,  which  should  be  dwarf  at  the  edge.  The  four  comer-beds  may 
be  filled  with  Mignonette,  Sweet  Alyssum  for  the  fragrance,  or  with  other  more  showy  plants. 


No.  2. 


The  second  plan  (No.  2)  admits  of  a  greater  display,  and  particularly  if  masses  of  one  color  are 
desired.  The  centre  may  be  filled  with  any  tall  plants  of  one  color ;  viz.,  Zinnias,  Asters,  Mari- 
golds, or  Balsams.  Two  of  the  four  oval  beds  may  be  Portulaca,  scarlet  and  wliite,  or  golden  and 
scarlet ;  the  other  two  with  blue  and  white  Lobelia,  or  crimson  and  white  Candytuft.  Tw'o  of  the  four 
large  beds  between  the  oval  ones  may  be  planted  with  Tropa;olums  in  two  colors,  and  the  other  two 
with  crimson  and  variegated  Petunias.  The  four  small  beds  may  be  planted  with  Abronia  um- 
bellata,  Nolana,  Phlox  Drummondii,  and  Linum  Grandiflora.  The  four  oval  corner-beds  may 
be  planted  with  ornamental  foliaged-plants,  Perilla  in  two,  and  Coleus  Verschafleltii  in  the  other  two. 
Four  of  the  small  comer-beds  may  be  filled  with  Mignonette  and  Alyssum,  and  four  with  Diantlius 


THE    SUMMER    FLOWER-GARDEN. 


"cilL^  SS 


Heddiwiggi.  These  may  be  varied  to  suit  the  fancy  of  the  possessor  with  the  newest  annuals  de- 
scribed in  the  Catalogue,  selecting  them  according  to  colors,  and  height  of  growth.  All  the  beds 
should  be  edged  with  box  or  thrift.     The  extent  of  ground  is  thirty-two  feet  square. 

For  more  artistic  and  complete  grounds,  we  add  two  plans  from  two  of  the  most  elegant  flower- 
gardens  of  England. 

The  first  plan  (No.  3)  is  extensive  and  elrborate  in  design,  and  evinces  artistic  skill  and 
arrangement  of  a  high  order.  The  length  of  the  garden  is  a  hundred  and  sixty  feet,  and  the 
width  seventy-two  feet.     The  walks  are  of  gravel,  and  the  beds  are  all  edged  with  box.     It  may  be 

filled  with  bedding-plants  or  with  annuals  ; 
and,  supposing  the  amateur  to  desire  a  mix- 
ture of  the  two,  the  following  is  an  appro- 
priate list.  Scarlet  Geraniums  and  Verbenas 
being  the  most  effective  of  bedding-plants  : 

1.  Verbena  (blue). 

2.  Verbena  (white). 

3.  Pansies,  of  the  fine  shovyy  sorts. 

4.  Portulaca  (white). 

5.  Tom  Thumb  Geranium. 

6.  Verbena  (striped). 

7.  Portulaca  (golden). 

8.  Campanula  Carpatica,  with  Tree  Rose 
in  the  centre. 

g.  The  same. 

10.  Tom  Thumb  Geranium. 

11.  Portulaca  (white). 

12.  Verbena  (striped). 

13.  Portulaca  (golden). 

14.  Pansies  of  the  fine  showy  sorts. 

15.  Verbena  (white). 

16.  Verbena  (blue). 

17.  Ageratum. 

18.  Heliotrope, 
ig.  Tom  Thumb  Geranium. 

20.  Verbena,  Sunset  (rose). 

21.  Portulaca  (golden). 

22.  Portulaca  (scarlet). 

23.  Same  as  No.  8. 
f^    24.  Geranium,  Lucia  Rosea  (pink). 
Q     25.  Tom  Thumb  Geranium. 
;5     26.  Tom  Thumb  Geranium. 

27.  Geranium,  Lucia  Rosea  (pink). 

28.  Portulaca  (scarlet). 
2g.  Tom  Thumb  Geranium. 

30.  Heliotrope. 

31.  Verbena,  Sunset. 

32.  Portulaca  (golden). 

33.  Ageratum. 

34.  Same  as  No.  8. 

35.  Vase,  or  Statue.  I{a  vase,  to  be  filled 
with  Verbenas,  Petunias,  &c.  If  a 
statue,  to  be  surrounded  with  a  cir- 
cle of  Oxalis  Floribunda. 

But,  when  it  is  intended  to  be  filled  with 
annuals,  this  may  easily  be  done  by  substi- 
tuting Candytuft,  Alyssnm,  Eschscholtzia, 
Lobelia,  Agrostemma,  Petunias,  Dwai'f  Con- 
volvulus, Clarkias,  &c. 

The  last  plan  which  we  give  (No.  4)  is  a 
copy  of  the  flower-garden  of  the  Duchess 
of  Bedford,  at  Camden  Hill,  near  London. 
In  harmony  of  arrangement,  it  stands  very 
high  ;  and,  offering  as  it  does  a  great  variety 
in  the  disposition  of  the  beds,  it  contains,  in 
an  eminent  degree,  the  two  great  elements 
of  a  select  garden,  —  harmony  and  variety. 
"Two  things,"  says  a  well-known  writer, 
"are  necessary  to  the  beauty  of  a  flower- 
garden,  —  harmony  and  variety.  Harmony 
consists  in  agreeableness  of  form,  likeness 
of  size,  and  relation  of  color  :  variety  is  the 
indefinite  diversity  of  vegetative  existence. 
If  there  is  variety  merely,  the  garden  is  strange,  extraordinary,  fantastic;  it  is  not  fine.  If 
harmony  alone  is  displayed,  then  it  is  monotonous,  dull,  and  wearisome.  But  in  the  happy  corn- 
bination  of  the  two  resides  its  power  to  awaken  agreeable  sensations,  ana  impart  delight.  This 
union  is  well  exemplified  in  this  plan." 

No  scale  is  given  ;  but  we  suppose  the  ground  to  contain  a  circle  of  one  hundred  feet,  — 
about  fifty  feet  to  the  inch.  The  plants  employed,  annuals  and  bedding-plants,  would  be 
as  follows,  according  to  the  numbers  :  — 


THE    SUMMER    FLOWER-GARDEN. 


1.  Sweet  Alyssum  (white). 

2.  Lobelia  (blue). 

3.  Verbenas  (purple). 


7.  Lobelia  (blue). 

8.  Esclischoltzia  (yellow). 

9.  Portulaca  (scarlet). 

10.  Nierembergia  Gracilis  (white). 

11.  Verbena  (deep  purple). 

12.  Portulaca  (yellow). 


FIRST   CIRCLE. 


4.  Portulaca  (yellow). 

5.  Anagallis  (blue). 

6.  Verbenas  (scarlet). 


13.  Lobelia  (blue). 

14.  Verbena  (scarlet). 

16.  Portulaca  (yellow). 

17.  Linium  Grandiflorum  (crim$on). 

18.  Sweet  Alyssum  (white). 


SECOND   CIRCLE. 


19.  Petunia  (purple). 

20.  Cacalia  Coccuiea. 

21.  Convolvulus  Minor  (blue). 

22.  Anagallis  (blue). 

23.  Sanvitalia  Procumbens  (yellow). 

24.  Verbena  (lilac). 


25.  Verbena  (scarlet). 

26.  Ageratum  Albiflorum  (white), 

27.  Nemophila  Insignis. 

28.  Godetia  Lepida  (lilac). 

29.  Gilia  Capitata. 

30.  CEnothera  Drummondii. 


No.  4. 


THIRD   CIRCLE. 


31.  Linum  Grand.  Rubrum  (scarlet). 

32.  Clarkia  Elegans  (lilac). 

33.  Clintonia  Elegans  (blue). 

34.  Esclischoltzia  (yellow). 

35.  Coreopsis  Burridgii  (yellow  and  brown). 

36.  Verbena  (scarlet). 


37.  Candytuft  (white). 

38.  Eutoca  Viscida  (blue). 

39.  Arctotis  (yellow). 

40.  Phlox  Drummondii  Alba  (white). 

41.  Geranium  (scarlet). 

42.  Candytuft  (crimson). 


FOURTH    CIRCLE. 


43.  Petunia  (white). 

44.  Lobelia  (blue). 

45.  Eschscholtzia  (yellow). 

46.  Petunia  (puiple). 

47.  Geranium  (scarlet). 

48.  Senecio  or  Jacobaea  (purple). 


53.  Phlo.x  Drummondii  (rose). 

56.  Bartonia  Aurea  (yellow). 

57.  Asters  (white). 

58.  Salvia  (scarlet). 

59.  Double  Peony  Aster  (blue). 

60.  Double  Zinnia  (yellow). 


49.  Verbena  (purple). 

50.  Portulaca  (yellow). 

51.  Candytuft  (white). 

52.  Verbena  (scarlet). 

53.  Convolvulus  Minor  (bine). 

54.  CEnothera  Drummondii  (yellow). 


FIFTH    CIRCLE. 


61.  Petunia  (purple). 

62.  Candytuft  (white). 

63.  Double  Zinnia  (scarlet). 

64.  Geranium  (scarlet). 

65.  Double  Asters  (blue). 

66.  Double  Zinnia  (scarlet). 


TO   OUR  AMATEUR  FRIENDS   AND   CUSTOMERS. 


After  the  publication  of  our  Catalogues  for  thirty  years,  during  which  period  immense  additions 
have  been  made  to  the  list  of  Flowers  and  Vegetables,  we  now  present  our  friends  with  a  full  and 
complete  list  of  the  accumulations  of  so  long  a  time,  with  accurate  descriptions  of  all  that  are  really 
valuable,  or  worthy  of  cultivation.  In  doing  this,  we  embrace  the  opportunity  to  offer  a  few  friendly 
and  familiar  remarks. 

From  the  small  catalogue  of  a  few  hundred  varieties,  through  the  exertions  of  zealous  florists, 
collectors,  and  skilful  men,  the  number  has  been  increased  to  thousands ;  while,  during  the  same 
time,  the  cultivators  of  beautiful  flowers  have  increased  in  a  very  much  greater  ratio.  Hence  the 
demand  now  of  something  more  than  a  mere  list  of  names  to  enable  the  inexperienced  to  obtain 
some  knowledge  of  what  they  desire  to  plant,  and  the  opportunity  of  making  a  judicious  selection 
from  the  great  number  which  are  so  well  worthy  a  place  in  every  garden.  This  has  been  almost 
impossible  in  the  limits  of  an  ordinary  catalogue  ;  and,  to  furnish  the  information  really  needed,  it 
has  now  assumed  the  form  of  "  The  Cultivator's  Guide  to  the  Flower  and  Kitchen  Garden." 

Having  enumerated  in  our  Catalogues,  from  year  to  year,  all  these  additions  in  a  brief  manner, 
we  deem  it  quite  unnecessary  to  say  they  have  been  heretofore,  or  that  our  present  one  is,  without 
a  rival,  or  is  not  surpassed  by  any  one  of  the  kind.  This  we  leave  to  our  amateur  friends,  who  can 
care.lilly  compare  our  Guide  with  others,  either  at  home  or  abroad.  Neither  shall  we  speak  of  its 
truthfulness  or  beauty.  Thirty  years  have,  we  trust,  been  quite  sufficient  to  establish  the  former  : 
the  latter  can  easily  be  detected  at  a  single  glance.  It  is  not  the  result  of  one  or  ten  years'  experi- 
ence in  the  growth  of  the  numerous  varieties,  but  of  thirty  years  devoted  to  the  cultivation  of 
every  flower  or  vegetable  embraced  in  these  pages. 

As  regards  the  freshness  of  our  seeds,  or  their  gttaliiy,  we  have  nothing  to  add.  Our  numerous 
customers  throughout  the  country  know  us  too  well  to  ask  any  additional  guaranty  than  that  of 
the  many  years  we  have  labored  to  place  before  them  all  the  treasures  of  the  flower-garden  or 
conservatory,  selected  from  the  best  sources  in  Europe  and  our  own  country,  or  grown  or  origi- 
nated by  us.  Our  long  correspondence  with  the  cultivators  of  England,  France,  Germany,  and 
Prussia,  has  enabled  us  to  be  xhsfirst  to  possess  every  thing  new,  whenever  introduced.  The  novel- 
ties described  in  our  present  Catalogue  are  nearly  three  times  the  number  of  those  enumerated  by 
any  dealer  in  America. 

We  do  not  think  it  necessary  to  add  that  our  stock  is  obtained  without  regard  to  price  ;  for  no 
really  beautiful  and  first-class  flower-seed  can  be  had  at  a  low  rate.  This  is  impossible.  All  who 
know  any  thing  of  the  growth  of  seeds,  know  that  the  finest  Double  Asters,  Zinnias,  Petunias,  Por- 
tulacas,  &c.,  are  so  sparingly  produced,  that  the  supply  is  quite  insufficient  for  the  demand.  Every 
lover  of  flowers  cannot  afford  to  procure  the  highest-priced  seeds  ;  and  those  who  cannot  are  content 
with  those  of  moderate  excellence  at  a  reasonable  rate.  Because  they  are  cheap,  it  does  not  follow 
they  should  be  rubbish,  as  is  too  often  the  case.  It  is  often  difficult  to  distinguish  between  those  of 
moderate  e.xceUence  and  the  so-called  choice  varieties. 

Our  seeds  are  put  up  in  packages,  with  our  name  upon  each,  and  a  brief  description  of  their 
quality,  and  the  usual  time  of  sowing.  These  are  sent  by  mail,  when  desired,  at  the  prices  named, 
and  postage  paid,  to  any  part  of  the  United  States  or  Canada ;  except  peas,  beans,  com,  and 
potatoes,  for  which  an  additional  remittance  of  8  cents  for  every  pound  is  required.  When  large 
orders  are  received,  the  seeds  will  be  securely  packed,  and  will  be  forwarded  by  express.  All  our 
orders  are  intended  to  be  filled  as  soon  as  received  ;  but,  in  the  busiest  season,  it  is  impossible,  with 
the  very  large  quantity  of  orders,  to  prevent  the  delay  of  a  few  days. 

CoM.MENDATiONS.  —  To  attempt  the  publication  of  the  numerous  commendatory  letters  would 
fill  several  pages  of  our  Catalogue.  Gratifying  as  this  would  be  to  us,  we  are  compelled  to  omit 
even  the  briefest  extracts  from  the  hundreds  of  letters  expressing  the  satisfactory  manner  in  wliich 
their  orders  have  been  executed;  and  the  pleasure  derived  from  the  cultivation  of  our  seeds. 


11 


COLLECTIONS  OF  FLOWER-SEEDS,  BY  MAIL,  FREE  OF 
POSTAGE  TO  PURCHASERS. 


In  order  to  more  extensively  disseminate  our  choice  varieties  of  Flower-seeds  throughout  the 
couuliY,  giving  those  who  reside  at  a  distance  the  same  facilities  for  procuring  them  as  those  who 
have  the  opportunity  to  make  personal  application,  we  put  up  select  assortments  expressly  for 
sending  by  mail,  giving  particular  attention  to  this  department  of  our  trade.  The  low  rate  of 
postage  enables  us  to  supply  distant  customers  with  all  the  choicest  seeds  upon  the  same  terms  as 
those  who  are  near  the  market.  Orders'.niay  be  forwarded  to  us  with  the  understanding  that  the 
seeds  we  furnish  are  of  the  very  best  .quality,  and  the  selection  such  as  will  gratify  every  pur- 
chaser. Our  collections  are  made  up  with  great  care,  and  all  the  varieties,  unless  those  entirely 
new,  are  such  as  we  have  seen  and  cultivated  ourselves,  and  can  confidently  recommend  ;  many  of 
the  superb  double  varieties  being  such  as  have  been  raised  from  the  fine  flowers,  specimens  of 
which  have  obtained  the  highest  prizes  of  the  Massachusetts  Horticultural  Society. 

No.  I  contains  twenty-four  varieties  of  choice  and  beautiful  Annuals $i.oo 

No.  2  contains  twenty-four  varieties  of  the  finest  hardy  Biennials  and  Perennials  .  .  i.oo 
No.  3  contains  tej  varieties  of  extra  fine  Annuals  and  Perennials,  including  the  beautiful 

French  Asters,   Double  Camellia  Balsams,  Double  German   Stocks,  and   other 

choice  flowers i.oo 

No.  4  contains  five  varieties  of  very  select  flowers,  including  the  best  large  English  Pansies, 

Carnations,  new  Verbenas,  new  Double  Zinnias,  etc i.oo 

No.  5  contains  one  hundred  varieties  of  Annuals,  Biennials,  and  Perennials,  including  new 

and  choice  varieties ^ 5.00 

No.  6  contains  fifty  varieties  of  Annuals,  Biennials,  and  Perennials 2.50 

No.  7  contains  twenty  varieties  of  hardy  Annuals,  Biennials,  and  Perennials,  for  autumn 

sowing,  in  August  and  September i.oo 

No.  8.  contains  fifteen  different  and  choice  kinds  of  greenhouse-plant  seeds  ....       3.00 

The  seeds  in  these  assortments  are  all  of  our  own  selection.  Purchasers  who  had  rather  make 
a  selection  from  the  Catalogue  can  do  so,  and  a  proportionate  discount  will  be  made. 


FORMATION    OF    CLUBS. 


The  extensive  distribution  of  our  seeds  is  an  especial  object.  Our  Catalogue  has  been  prepared 
with  much  labor  ;  and  it  has  been  our  constant  aim  to  make  it  a  complete  and  safe  guide  to  the  cul- 
tivator, both  in  the  selection  of  varieties  and  their  growth.  As  an  additional  inducement  to  indi- 
viduals who  desire  to  ix)ssess  a  large  collection,  or  for  the  formation  of  clubs  for  the  same  object,  we 
oflTer  to  send  by  mail,yV(?(?  of  postage,  to  any  address  in  the  United  States,  on  receipt  of  the  amount 
of  the  order,  seeds  selected  as  follows :  — 

Purchasers  remitting  Ji.oo  may  select  seeds  at  Catalogue  prices,  amounting  to  ;fi.is 


2.00 
3.00 
4.00 
S.oo 

lO.OO 

20.00 
30.00 


2-35 
3-65 
4-95 
6.25 
13.00 
27.00 
41-50 


Persons  desiring  us  to  make  their  selections  may  rely  upon  our  sending  only  those  which  are 
really  showy  and  handsome,  and  easy  to  cultivate.  We  believe  that  our  experience  will  enable  us 
to  make  selections  that  cannot  fail  to  give  entire  satisfaction  to  any  lady  or  gentleman  who  may 
send  us  their  orders. 

In  sending  orders  for  seeds  by  mail,  it  will  be  only  necessary  to  give  the  date  of  the  Catalogue 
from  which  the  selection  is  made,  and  the  numbers,  instead  of  the  names,  of  the  varieties.  The 
name  of  the  person  to  whom  they  are  to  be  sent,  and  the  names  of  the  Town  and  State,  should  be 
so  plainly  written,  that  there  may  be  no  mistaking  a  single  letter.  We  often  receive  letters  contain- 
ing money,  the  signatures  of  which  are  so  indistinct  as  to  make  it  almost  impossible  to  decide  where 
and  to  whom  the  seeds  are  ordered  to  be  sent. 

The  above  prices  apply  only  to  flower  and  garden  seeds  in  packets  ;  for  prices  by  ounce  and 
pound,  see  vegetable-seed  department,  in  this  Catalogue.     Prices  to  dealers  on  application. 


Address, 


WASHBURN   &  CO., 
Horticultural  Hall,  Boston,  Mass. 


12 


THE 


AMATEUR    CULTIVATOR'S    GUIDE 

TO    THE  FLOWER    GARDEN. 


To  aid  in  making  selections  of  seeds,  the  botanical  name  is  given,  and  the  popular  name  when 
there  is  such,  together  with  the  natm'al  order  to  which  it  belongs,  as  indicative  of  the  general  char- 
acter of  the  flower.  These,  with  the  full  remarks,  will  enable  the  amateur  to  make  a  judicious 
selection. 

In  giving  orders  for  seeds,  it  is  preferable  to  mention  the  numbers ;  but,  as  the  numbers  are  often 
changed,  it  is  absolutely  necessary  to  give  the  date  of  Catalogue. 


ZPHLOAATEI^     SIBEIDS. 


ABRONIA    UMBELLATA, 


A^BROiVIA.. 


Nat.  Ord.,  Nyctagintaceie. 


A  charming  plant,  with  verbena-like  heads  of  sweet-scented  flowers.  Very  effective  in 
beds,  rock-work,  or  in  baskets  suspended  in  a  conservator}' ;  growing  freely  in  any  light, 
rich  soil,  and  flowering  from  August  to  October. 

NO.  PRICE 

1     Abronia  Umbellata,  rosy-lilac,  half-hardy  annual ;  from  California.     H.ilf  ft.  high 

1.3 


J'O.  lo 


14  AMATEUR    cultivator's   GUIDE 

NO.  PRICE 

A.BXJTIIL,OTV.      Nat.  Ord.,  Malvaceee. 

These  flowers  are  extremely  beautiful  for  tlie  conservatory :  they  are  natives  of  Brazil,  and 
half  shrubby,  with  vine-like  leaves  and  bell-shaped  flowers,  being  richly  veined  and  striped, 
of  a  wax-like  appearance.  Many  of  the  varieties  succeed  well  in  the  open  ground  during 
the  summer.     Half-hardy. 

2  Abutllon  Alphonse  Karr.     Orange,  veined  viith  crimson.     Very  fine,     sfeet.        .         ^.2S 

3  -—    Beranger.     Yellow,  striped  with  brown.     6  feet 25 

4  Due  de  Malakoff.     Yellow,  veined  with  maroon.     Very  fine.    6  feet     .        .        .     .25 

5  Esculentum.     Very  fine,     sfeet 25 

6  Floribundum.     Fine  yellow.     5  feet 25 

7  Hybridum.     Lemon-color.     5  feet 25 

8  Marmoratum.     A  beautifiil  variety,  flowering  in  great  profusion  all  winter;  pro- 

ducing pure  white  flowers,  veined  and  marbled  with  bright  rose.     One  of  the 
best.    6  feet 25 

9  —-    Mixed 25 

A.BOBI1A..      Nat.  Ord.,  Cjicurhitacea. 

A  rare  and  extremely  pretty  tuberous  perennial  climbing  Cucurbitaceae,  with  elegant  cut 
flossy  dark-green  foliage,  and  small  oval  vivid  scarlet  iruits.  Suitable  for  planting  out  dur- 
mg  summer,  forming  beautiful  garlands. 

10  Abobra  Virdiflora 25 

A-CA-CIA..     Nat.  Ord.,  Legimiinoscs. 

In  praise  of  this  class  of  ornamental  shrubs,  it  is  almost  impossible  to  speak  too  highly  : 
they  are  not  only  of  invaluable  use  for  greenhouse  decoration,  but  also,  during  summer, 
they  will  be  of  equal  service  in  the  flower  garden,  where  their  beautiful  foliage  and  neat 
habit  alone  cannot  fail  to  render  them  very  attractive. 

They  are  all  remarkably  fine  in  foliage  ;  but  a  lophantha  and  longiflora  are  pre-eminently 
so.  Acacia  Julibrissin  is  half-hardy  and  elegant,  with  tassel-like  tufts  of  rosy  flowers. 
Previous  to  sowing,  soak  the  seed  in  water  at  120°  for  six  hours.     Greenhouse  shrubs. 

(I  Acacia  Albicans.     White,  with  beautiful  silvery  foliage  ;  fi-om  Me.xico.     sfeet         .        .     .25 

12  Armata.     Golden  ball-like  flowers,     s  feet 25 

13  Asparagoides.     Yellow,  very  choice ;  from  New  Holland.    6  feet 25 

14  Argyrophyila.     Superb  ;  yellow,  silvery  foliage.     6  feet 25 

15  Cultriformis.     Yellow ;  fi-om  New  Holland.     5  feet 25 

16  CoccMiea.     The  most  novel  of  the  Acacias  ;  color,  bright  rose,  fine  foliage,     s  ft-     -25 

17  Capensis.     Yellow.     5  feet 25 

18  Dealbaia.     Canary-yellow  foliage,  very  gracefid ;  fi-om  Van  Dieman's  Land.     5  ft.      .25 

i9  Douglassii,     Yellow,  graceful,  and  distinct ;  from  North  America,     sfeet      .        .     .2s 

20    Grandis.     Golden  yellow,  a  most  beautiftd  species ;  from  New  Holland.     6  feet    .     .23 

21    Ixiophylla.     Golden  yellow,  a  very  graceful  and  handsome  species;   from  Swan 

River.     6  feet 25 

22    Julibrissin  (silk-tree).     A  hardy  and  elegant  shrub,  with  tassel-like  tufts  of  beauti- 

ful rosy  flowers  ;  from  Persia,     sfeet 10 

23    Longifolia.     Yellow,  foliage  long  and  slender  ;  from  New  South  Wales,     s  feet     .     .25 

24    Lophantha.     Yellow,  beautiful  foliage  ;  from  New  South  Wales,     s  fee'         •        .     .10 

25    Nematophylla.     Bright  yellow  ;  a  splendid  acquisition,  called  one  of  the  best  of  its 

class,  flowering  freely  nearly  the  whole  year  ;  fine  habit.     6  feet 25 

26    Trinervaia.     Fine  yellovi" ;  from  New  Holland,     sfeet 25 

27    Xylophylloides.     (New.)    The  most  splendid  of  all  the  Acacias,  producing  rich 

clusters  of  golden  blossoms,  light-green  lanceolated  foliage ;  from  New  Holland. 
6  feei 25 

A.CA.]VTH"5JS.      Nat.  Ord.,  Aca>iihaceco. 

These  deserve  a  place  in  evei-y  collection,  from  their  stately  appearance,  and  the  legend  of 
their  leaves  having  given  the  first  idea  of  the  capital  of  the  Corinthian  order  of  architecture. 
They  requiie  a  good  sandy  loam,  and  plenty  of  room.     Hardy  perennials. 

28  Aoanihus  Mollis.     White  ;  from  Italy.     3  feet 05 

29    Spinosus.     White;  from  Europe,     sfeet 05 


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A-Cmi^ILiEA..      Nat.  Ord.,  ComJ>ositct. 
Belonging  to  the  genus  known  under  their  English  name  of  Milfoil.     Hardy  perennial. 

30  Achillea  Filipendula.     Yellow;  from  Caspian  Sea.     s  feet $005 

^CHIM:E]VES.      Nat.  Ord.,  Gesneracece. 

These  are  among  the  most  beautiftil  plants  for  the  decoration  of  a  greenhouse  or  conser\a- 
tory  during  the  summer,  being  of  dwarf,  compact,  branching  habit,  and  flowering  abundantly 
throughout  the  whole  season.  Grown  in  masses,  in  large  pots  or  pans,  they  form  superb 
objects  for  exhibition.  Their  culture  is  simple.  After  flowering,  water  should  be  gradually 
withheld,  and  allowed  to  remain  in  a  dry  state  until  they  commence  growing  again. 

31  Achimenes.     Mixed.      Saved  from  one  of  the  largest  collections  in  Europe    .       .       .    -25 

j^CROCIjIIVIXJM:.      Nat.  Ord.,  ComposUa. 

An  elegant  new  annua!  from  Swan  River,  producing  beautiful  everlasting  flowers  resem- 
bling the  Rhodanthe  Manclesii,  but  much  larger ;  should  be  grown  in  eveiy  collection  ;  fine 
for  winter  bouquets,  flowenng  in  any  garden  soil.     Hardy  annuals. 

32  Acrolinium  Atroroseum.     Deep  rose-color,     i  foot 10 

33    Roseum.     Light  rose,     i  foot lo 

34    Album.     Pure  white,     i  foot 10 

A-CONITTJ^M  (Monkshood).     Nat.  Ord.,  Ranunculacea. 

A  common  border  plant,  commonly  known  as  Monkshood,  growing  freely  in  any  situation. 
Hardy  perennial ;  from  Europe. 

35  Aconitum  Na^ellis.     Mixed,  blue  and  white.     2  feet 05 

A.I>IA.]N"TXJ]M:.      Nat.  Ord.,  Cryptogamia. 

36  Adiantum  (Maiden  Hair).     Mixed.     A  beautifiil  species  of  fern 50 

A.GEIIA.TTJM;.      Nat.  Ord.,  Compositce. 

Valuable  plants  for  large  beds  or  borders,  and  very  useful  for  pot  culture.  Very  good  for 
bouquets.     Hardy  annuals. 

37  Ageratum  Mexicanum.     Light-blue;  from  Mexico,     i J  feet 10 

38    Odoratum  (fragrant).     Much  like  the  Mexicanum ;  from  Mexico 03 

39    Alba.     White 10 

40  Albiflorum  Nanum.     Dwar^  white;  fine  for  pots 10 

41  Coeruleum  "Nanum.     Dwarf-blue;  fine  for  pots  or  open  ground 10 

42  Conspicuum.     New.     Pure  white 10 

43  Superbunfi.     Dark-blue,  fine 10 

A.Gr-A.X'A-lN'TmjS  (African  Lily).     Nat.  Ord.,  Hemerocalidacece. 

A  highly  ornamental  plant,  with  large,  handsome  heads  of  bloom ;  very  effective  for 
parterres,  terraces,  gravel-walks,  or  by  the  side  of  lakes  and  ponds  ;  will  not  bear  hard  frost ; 
may  be  kept  in  the  cellar  during  the  winter. 

44  Agapanthus  Umbellaius.     Blue;  half-hardy  bulb  ;  from  Africa.     2  feet 25 

A.GI?.0STET^IM:A.,       Nat.   Ord.,   CaryophyllacetE. 

Commonly  called  Rose  Campion.  Are  perfectly  hardy,  very  easily  raised  from  seeds,  and 
wiB  well  repay  the  little  care  they  require.  The  flowers  are  produced  on  long  stems,  bloom- 
ing freely  throughout  the  season.     Hardy  perennial.     For  annual  varieties,  see  Viscaria. 

45  Agrostemma  Coronaria.     Deep  crimson  ;  from  Russia.     2  feet 05 

46    Alba.     White  ;  from  Russia.     2  feet 05 

47    Mixed.     The  above  mixed 03 

^GROSTTIS.      Nat.  Ord.,  Graminea. 

These  rank  high  among  the  ornamental  grasses  from  their  delicate  and  graceful  growth, 
and  are  very  useful  for  winter  bouquets  ;  will  grow  in  any  good  garden  soil.     Hardv  annuals. 


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Agrostis  Dulcis.     Fine;  from  Greece         .        .        . 

EfTusus.     Fine ;  from  Europe    . 

Nebulosa.     One  of  the  most  graceftil  and  elegant ; 

Plumcsa.     Rare;  from  Europe 


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from  Europe lo 


A-I^ONSOA-.     Nat.  Ord.,  Scrophularineie. 

These  plants  are  very  ornamental,  either  in  the  greenhouse,  or  grown  as  annuals  in  the 
open  border  during  the  summer,  flowering  freely  from  June  until  frost.     Tender  perennials. 


52  Alonsoa  Grandlflora  (large  flowered).     Deep  scarlet.     2  feet 

53    Incislfolia  (cut  foliage).     Orange  scarlet     2  feet 

54    Warszewiczi.     Bright  crimson ;  fiom  Chili,     i J  feet 


A.XjSTPICE:M:ETIIA..       Nat.  Ord.,  Amaryindaces. 

This  is  a  genus  of  tuberous-rooted  plants,  \vith  beautiful  flowers  ;  requiring  to  be  grown  in 
a  sheltered  position  to  have  them  in  perfection.     Half-hardy  perennials. 

55    Alstroemeria  Van  Houtie.      Finest  hybrids,     i^  feet 25 

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One  of  the  most  usefiJ,  free-flowering  little  plants  either  for  growing  in  pots,  on  rock- 
work,  or  the  open  border,  the  annuals  varieties  blooming  nearly  the  whole  summer. 

Alyssum  Argenieum.     Yellow,  silvery  foliage  ;  from  Switzerland.  Hardy  perennial,   i  ft.     .05 

Benthcimll.     White,  fine  hardy  annual,     i  foot 05 

Saxatile.     Yellow,  very  showy,  hardy  perennial,     i  foot 05 

Sweet  (Maritima).     A  well-known  fragrant  little  annual,  from  England,     i  foot      .     .05 

Vi/iersbeck"s.     White  and  yellow,  half-hardy  peremiial 10 

A.M:j^PIA.TVTH;U©.       Nat.  Ord.,  Amarantacea. 

Ornamental  foliaj^ed  plants,  of  an  extremely  graceful  and  interesting  character,  producing 
a  striking  effect,  whether  grown  for  the  decoration  of  the  conservatory  or  out-door  flower- 
garden.  If  the  seeds  are  sown  early,  and  planted  out  the  last  of  May  or  in  June,  in  rich  soil, 
they  make  exceedingly  handsome  specimens  for  the  centre  of  beds,  or  mixed  flower  or  shrub- 
bery borders.     Half-hardy  annuals. 

Amaranlhus  Melaniholicus.  New.  A  beautiful  novelty,  rivalling  the  Perrilla  Nan- 
kinensis  for  groups  and  edgings  ;  of  dwarfer  habit  than  the  latter,  and  of  a  lively 
blood-red-colored  foliage 10 

Caudatus  (Love  Lies  Bleeding).     Very  pretty ;  from  East  Indies.     3  feet       .        .     .05 

Hypochondriacus  (Prince's  Feather).     Red;  from  East  Indies.     3  feet         .         .     .05 

Monstrosus.     Very  large  and  shoviry  ;  from  East  Indies.     3  feet 03 

Sanguineus.     A  fine  dark  variety  ;  from  India.     3  feet 10 

Tricolor  (Joseph's  Coat).     An  old  favorite,  the  chief  beauty  of  which  consists  in  its 

beautiful  yellow,  scarlet,  and  green  variegated  leaves.     2  feet 03 


A.]Vt]Vr0151TJ]M:.      Nat.  Ord.,  Coinposita. 
A  fine  everlasting  plant,  valuable  for  making  dried  winter  bouquets ;  pretty  for  the  garden. 

67  Ammobium  Alatum.     White;  from  New  Holland.     Hardy  annual.     2  feet    .        .        .    .03 

A-IVA-G^LI^TS.       Nat.  Ord.,  Prinmlacece. 

This  is  a  class  of  beautiful  trailing  plants,  that  will  be  found  highly  ornamental  for  bedding 
purposes,  as  they  bloom  all  the  season.  The  Anagallis  is  also  an  old  favorite  for  growing 
in  greenhouses,  presenting  an  extremely  graceful  appearance  when  cultivated  in  pols  or 
vases.     Hardy  annuals. 

68  Anigallis  India  (Indian  Pimpernel).     Blue,  trailing ;  from  Nepaul.     Half  foot        .         .     .03 

69     Carnea.      Flesh-color.     Half  foot 

70    Coccinea.     Scarlet.     Half  foot 

71     Grandiflora  Ccerulea.     Splendid  large  flowers  ;  blue.     Half  foot  .... 

71    Rubra.     Beautiful  red.     Half  foot 

73     Eugenie.     Beautiful  light-blue,  shaded  from  the  centre  to  pure  white.  Half  ft. 

74    Garibaldii.     Rich  vermilion ;  rare.     Half  foot 


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75  Anagallis  Grandiflora  Memoria  dell' Etna.    New ;  large  flowers,  bright  scarlet.  Halfft.Jo.io 

76    Napoleon  III.     Rich  crimson  maroon.     Half  foot lo 

78    Philippii.     Large;  blue.     Half  foot lo 

79    Mixed  (India  varieties).     Good ,        ;        .        .        .     .05 

80    Mixed  (Large-flowered  varieties).     Very  fine 10 

A^lVCnUS^.      Nat.  Ord.,  Boraghiea. 

Coarse  growing  plants,  natives  of  the  south  of  Europe,  remarkable  for  their  intensely  blue 
flowers.     Hardy  perennials. 

8 1  Anchusa  Arvalis.     Blue.    2  feet 05 

82    Italica.     Delicate  blue.    2  feet 05 

AJV3i3M;0]S1E.      Nat.  Ord.,  Ranunc^dacece. 

All  the  plants  belonging  to  this  genus  are  beautifiil,  and  well  deserving  of  cultivation  ; 
succeed  well  in  any  light  soil.     Hardy  perennials. 

83  Anemone  Coronaria.     Mixed  from  selected  flowers.     Half  foot 10 

84    Pulsatilla  (Pasque  Flower).     Violet 10 

AJVTHOXAIVTUXJM:.      Nat.  Ord.,  Grambiea. 

85  Anthoxanthum  Gracile.     A  very  pretty  ornamental  grass,  from  Sicily.     Hardy  annual. 

Half  foot 10 

AJNTIHRHIjNTJM!  (snapdragon).     Nat.  Ord.,  Scrophulariaceee. 

The  Snapdragon,  or  Antirrhinum,  is  one  of  our  most  showy  and  useftil  border  plants. 
Amongst  the  more  recently  improved  varieties  of  this  valuable  genus  are  large,  finely  shaped 
flowers,  of  the  most  brilliant  colors,  with  beautifully  marked  throats  ;  will  bloom  the  first 
season  from  seed,  and  are  very  effective  in  beds  or  mixed  borders.     Half-hardy  perennials. 

86  Antirrhinum  Majus  Album.     Pure  wliite.     2  feet 10 

87  Brilliant.     Crimson  and  white.    2  feet 10 

88  Delila.     Carmine,  white  throat.     2  feet  .        .......    .lo 

89  Firefly.     Orange,  scarlet,  and  white.     2  feet 10 

90  Galathea.     Crimson,  yellow,  and  white.     2  feet     . 10 

9 1  Ghestia.     Dark-crimson,  rich  foliage.     2  feet  ......    .10 

92  Henry  IV.     Bright  cinnamon.     2  feet 10 

93  Papiiionaceum.     Bright  scarlet  and  white ;  splendid.    2  feet        .        .        .    .10 

94  Variegala.     Beautiful,  striped.     2  feet 10 

95    Nanum  Album.     Dwarf;  pure  white,     i  foot 10 

96    Aureum  Striatum.     Striped,     i  foot 10 

97    — —     Kermesina  Splendens.     Crimson,     i  foot 10 

98    Delila.     Carmine  and  yellow,  with  white  throat,     i  foot 10 

99    Firefly.     Orange,  scarlet,  and  yellow,     i  foot 10 

100    Extra  fine,  mixed .10 

101     Good,  mixed 05 

A.QXJrijEGrXA.  (Columbine).    Nat.  Ord.,  RanunculacetF. 

This  pretty  and  interestingly  varied  genus  of  plants  scarcely  meets  with  the  amount  of 
appreciation  it  deserves ;  it  is  an  extremely  shov\7  and  oniamental  early  summer  flowering 
herbaceous  plant,  combining  the  most  curious  forms  with  the  most  beautiful  and  striking 
colors ;  succeeds  in  any  garden  soil.     Hardy  perennials. 

102  Aquilegia  Alba  Pleno.     New;  double,  white,  fine 25 

103    Caryophylloides.      White,   variously  striped  with  reddish  crimson ;  a  beautiful 

double  variety,     i  foot 25 

104    Formosa.     Double  ;  crimson  and  orange,     ij  feet 05 

105    Rosea.     Beautiful  rose-color ;  double.     2  feet 25 

106    Rubro.     Fine,  crimson ;  double,     i  J  feet 23 

107    Glandulosa.     Blue  and  white,     j  foot 10 

108    Siberica.     Violet ;  double,     i  foot 25 

109    Skinnerii.     Scarlet  and  yellow  ;  very  beautiful ;  from  Guatemala.     1 J  feet     .        .    .10 

1 1 1     Finest  Mixed 25 

112    Good  Mixed 05 

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A.nA.mS.       Nat.  Ord.,  Cnici/erce. 
An  exceedingly  early  spring-flowering  plant,  contrasting  beautifully  in  ribbons  with  the 
yellow  Alyssum  ;  valuable  for  rock-work,  edging,  &c.,  succeeding  well  in  any  good  garden 
soil.     Hardy  perennial. 

113  Arabis  Alpina.     Pure  white ;  from  Switzerland.     Three-quarters  foot      .        .        .         Jo.io 

AilBXJTUS   (Strawberry-Tree).     Nat.  Ord.,  Ericacece. 

A  handsome,  nearly  hardy,  evergreen  shrub,  covered  during  October  and  November  with 
pearl-like  blossoms  and  strawberry  fruit. 

114  Arbutus  Unedo.     From  Ireland,     lo  feet lo 

JiLKCTOCTIS.      Nat.  Ord.,  Compositce. 

Handsome,  showy,  free-flowering  plants,  of  close,  compact,  dwarf  habit,  with  large  beau- 
tiful flowers  in  the  style  of  Gazania  Splendens  ;  continuing  in  bloom  the  whole  summer,  and 
growing  freely  in  any  rich  soil.     Half-hardy  perennials. 

115  Arctoctis  Grandiflora.      Pale-yellow,  dark-crimson  centre;  from  Cape  of  Good  Hope. 

Half  foot lo 

116    Breviscarpa.     Deep-orange,  with  dark  centre ;  from  Cape  of  Good  Hope.  Half  it.     .lo 

A-ItA-IjllA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Araliacea. 

117  Aralia  Papyrifera  (Chinese  Rice-paper  plant).     Greenhouse  shrub  from  China.     4  feet    .    .25 

-A.KGrE:M:0]VE.      Nat.  Ord.,  Pa^averacea. 

Exceedingly  showy,  free-flowering  border  plant,  vrith  large,  poppy-like  flowers ;  succeed- 
ing well  in  any  common  garden  soil.     Hardy  annual. 

118  Argemone  Grandiflora.      White.    2  feet .    .03 

119  —    Mexicanum.    Yellow.    2  feet os 


asclepias  tuberosa.    (See  next  page.) 
A-IUVCEJRIA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Plumhaginacect. 

Useful,  hardy  perermials  ;  adapted  for  rock-work,  edging,  or  culture  in  pots.     Half-hardy 
perennials. 

120    Armeria  Dianthoides.     Delicate  rose.     Half  foot 10 

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122  Armeria  Longiaristaia.     Blue,     i  foot |o.io 

123     Pinifolia.     Fine  foliage,     i  foot 10 

124     Splendens.     Splendid  variety,  with  la'ge  coiymbs  four  to  six  inches  in  circumfer- 

ence, of  brilliant  rosy  carmine  flowers ;  good  for  bouquets.     I  foot       .        .        .     .25 

A.SduEI»IA.S.      Nat.  Ord.,    Asdepiadacece. 
Handsome  plants,  remarkable  for  the  singularity  and  beauty  of  their  flowers  ;  requiring  a 
light  soil. 

125  Asclepla  Curassavica.     Scarlet.     Greenhouse  perennial ;  from  South  America.    3  feet    .    .10 

126    Mexicanum.     White  greenhouse  shrub ;  from  Mexico.     5  feet 10 

1265 Tuberose.     (See  engraving.)    Orange.     Hardy  perennial 70 

AJKU3M.      Nat.  Ord..  Aracece. 
Plants  with  singularly  interesting  and  curious  foliage  ;  fine  for  mixed  borders  or  front  of 
shrubberies.     Hardy  perennials. 

127  Arum  Corsicum.     Mottled,  like  a  snake  ;  from  Corsica,     i  foot 10 

.A.STEK.      Nat.  Ord.,  Cojnpositce. 

This  splendid  class  of  plants  is  not  only  one  of  the  most  popular,  but  also  one  of  the  most 
effective,  of  our  garden  favorites,  producing  in  profusion  flowers  in  which  richness  and  variety 
of  color  are  combined  with  the  most  perfect  and  beautiful  form  :  it  is  indispensable  in  every 
garden  or  pleasure-ground  where  an  autumnal  display  is  desired.  For  flower-beds  and 
mixed  borders  it  stands  unrivalled. 

The  Aster  may  be  divided  into  two  grand  sections,  —  French  and  German.  The  French, 
as  improved  by  Truffaut,  has  flat  petals,  either  reflexed  or  incurved,  the  former  resembling 
the  Chrysanthemum  ;  whilst  the  latter,  by  turning  its  petals  towards  the  centre  of  the  flower, 
forms,  when  well  grown,  a  perfect  ball,  and  is  best  described  by  its  resemblance  to  the  Peony. 
The  German  varieties  are  quilled ;  and  the  most  perfect  flowers  are  surrounded  by  a  circle  of 
flat  or  guard  petals,  as  in  the  Hollyhock.  The  flowers  of  these  are  particularly  admired  for 
the  exquisite  symmetry  of  their  form.  The  dwarf-bouquet  varieties  of  this  beautiful  germ 
grow  from  nine  to  fifteen  inches  high,  and  are  particularly  adapted  for  small  beds,  edging,  or 
for  pot-culture.  They  often  flower  so  profusely  as  entirely  to  hide  their  foliage.  All  the  va- 
rieties delight  in  a  rich  light  soil,  and,  in  hot,  dry  weather,  should  be  mulched  with  well-rotted 
manure,  and  frequently  supplied  with  manure-water.  This  labor  will  be  amply  compensated 
by  the  increased  size,  beauty,  and  duration  of  the  flowers.     Half-hardy  annuals. 

128  Aster  French  Peony  Perfection,  representing  the  greatest  perfection  in  form,  size,  and 

fulness  of  flower  of  the  Peony  class.  In  this  variety  the  petals  are  turned  towards 
the  centre,  and  a  flower  not  quite  in  full  bloom :  resembles  a  ball ;  but  few  side 
flowers;  a  beautiful  variety  of  colors  ;  mixed.  A  foot  and  a  half  .  .  .  .10 
I28i  —  ——  Truffaul's  French  Peony-flowered.  Grown  by  Truffaut,  the  celebrated 
florist  of  Versailles,  France.  Acknowledged  by  all  to  be  one  of  the  best,  in  all 
respects.     Twenty  colors,  mixed 25 

129    Dwarf  Large-growing   Peony.     About  half  the  size  of  the  Peony  Aster; 

habit,  fine  ;  pyramidal ;  flower,  splendid,  large  and  very  double,  in  the  way  of  the 
Peony,  perfection.     All  colors,  mLxed 10 

130    Crown-flowered,  or  Cocardeau.     The  flowers  of  this  variety  have  large 

white  centres,  surrounded  by  scarlet,  carmine,  violet,  blue,  and  many  other  colors. 
Flower  large  and  double  ;  all  colors,  mixed 10 

131    Chinese.     The  variety  most  commonly  growm.     Mixed 05 

132    Original  Chinese,  with  folded  Petals.      Two  colors,  mixed.     The  petals  of  this 

variety  are  folded  in  their  length  ;  the  flowers  are  of  an  unusual  size,  from  three 
to  four  inches  in  diameter  ;  present  the  most  striking  colors  of  all  Asters ;  plants 
tall ;  wide-spreading  branches,  and  of  a  very  curious  and  original  aspect.     New .     .10 

133    German  Dwarf.     This  is  a  fine  variety,  growing  only  three-quarters  foot  high  ; 

flowers  similar  to  the  double-quilled ;  good  form ;  an  abundant  bloomer.  All 
colors,  mixed 05 

134  — —    Dwarf  Bouquet  Pyramidal.     The  flower  of  this  variety,  when  well  grown,  forms  a 

complete  bouquet  of  itself,  the  flowers  completely  hiding  the  foliage,  and  often 
numbering  from  a  hundred  and  fifty  to  two  hundred  to  a  single  plant.  All 
colors,  mixed 10 

135    Dwarf  Chyrsanthemum-flowered.     This  is  a  valuable  late  variety,  coming  in 

af\er  many  other  varieties  are  gone.  They  grow  very  uniform  in  height.  The 
flowers  are  from  three  to  four  inches  in  diameter,  blooming  so  profusely  as  to  com- 
pletely hide  the  foliage  ;  very  good  for  pot-culture  ;  splendid  mixture  .        .        .     .10 


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136  Aster  Peony-Globe.     A  very  early  variety,  of  branching  habit ;  color  very  distinct,  and 

flower  double.     Mixed ^-25 

137    —    Pyramidal.     This  is  a  very  popular  variety  of  the  Aster,  growing  very  uni- 

form in  height  and  shape.  The  form  of  flower  resembles  an  inverted  pyramid. 
Some  are  quilled,  others  not ;  a  fine  mixture 10 

138    Globe-quilled.     This  is  a  fine  old  variety.    The  flowers  are  formed  in  the  shape 

of  a  half-ball.     MLxed 10 

139    Giant  Enfiperor.     This  is  a  comparatively  new  variety.     The  flowers  are  very 

double,  and  of  immense  size.  It  does  not  flower  so  freely  as  many  other  varieties. 
In  favorable  cases  it  produces  four  to  six  flowers,  of  which  the  chief  blossom  is 

often  four  inches  in  diameter ;  a  good  variety  of  colors.     Mixed 25 

I39| Imbricated  Pompon.      One  of  the  most  pleasing  styles;    of  pyramidal  growth, 

with  medium-sized  flowers  of  the  most  perfect  form,  very  double  and  densely 
imbricated.     Six  colors  mbced 10 

140    Porcupine,  or  Hedgehog.     The  flowers  are  composed  of  long,  quilled,  curious- 

looking  petals :  hence  the  name.     Mixed 10 

14  ^    ^—    Raid's  Improved  Quilled.      One  of  the  finest  quilled  varieties.     Mixed        .        .     .10 

142  —    Ranunculus-flowered.      This  is  a  small  flowered  variety,  very  double,  imbricated, 

surrounded  by  a  range  of  green  leaves  ;  not  quite  as  showy  as  many  other  varie- 
ties, yet  we  consider  it  quite  an  acquisition ;  valuable  for  bouquets.  Finest 
mixed 10 

143  ——    Rose-flovKered.     A  new  class,  of  great  merit,  about  two  and  a  half  feet  high,  of 

robust  grouth,  fine  habit,  and  profuse  bloomers.  The  flowers  are  as  large  as 
Peony  Asters,  beautifully  imbricated,  of  oval  form,  and  very  double.  In  habit, 
height  of  plant,  and  form  of  flower,  intermediate  between  the  Tall  Chrysanthe- 
mum and  Peony  Perfection  Asters,  and  which  will  become  a  favorite  class.  The 
colors  are  carmine,  cannine  and  white,  dark-blue,  deep-lilac,  deep-purple,  deep 
purple-white,  bright  crimson  tipped  with  white,  white  tinted  blush,  crimson,  and 
crimson  and  white.     Mixed 2$ 

144    Dwarf  Turban,  or  Chessboard.      Leaves  of  dark-brown  tint,  with  flowers  of  a 

deep  rose  with  white  ;  an  interesting  species 25 

1445  Victoria.     This  beautiful  kind  forms  a  new  class,  allied  to  the  Giant  Emperor,  but 

superior  to  that  in  habit  of  plant  and  form  of  flower.  The  plant  is  very  robust, 
about  one  and  three-quarters  feet  in  height,  bearing  itself  without  assistance  of  a 
stick,  forming  a  handsomely  brauched-compact  bush,  crowned  with  from  ten  to 
twenty  large  and  smaller  flowers,  half  of  them  of  the  size  of  the  largest  Giant  Em- 
peror Asters,  which  are  of  a  beautiful  globular  form,  regularly  imbricated.  It 
has,  besides,  the  great  superiority  over  the  Giant  Emperor  Aster  of  being  per- 
fectly constant  in  height,  and  ^fulness  of  flower,  and,  in  consequence,  of  great 
value  for  bedding 25 

Persons  wishtfi^  any  of  the  above  A  siers  in  separate  colors  are  referred  to  the  collec- 
tions under  the  head  of  A  ssortments. 

.A.STI«.A.Gi-^IJXJ©.       Nat.  Ord.,  Le^uninosa. 

A  showy,  beautiful,  and  usefiil  herbaceous  plant,  succeeding  in  any  common  garden  soil. 
Hardy  perennial. 

145  Astragalus  purpureus;  deep-red,  a  pretty  trailer ;  from  south  of  France  ...    .10 

146    Galegiformis  ;  yellow,  with  pretty  foli.tge  ;  from  Siberia.     3  feet 10 

AJVTHAJVJlSIA-.      Nat.  Ord.,  Composite. 

147  Anthanasia  Annua  (African  Daisy);  yellow;  from  Barbary.     Hardy  annual,     i  foot        .     .10 

A.XJBI2IiGI]VE  (Egg-Plant).    Nat.  Ord.,  Solanacea. 

The  varieties  enumerated  are  the  eatable  fruited  kinds  so  extensively  grown  about  our 
cities.  The  white  and  scarlet  are  sometimes  grown  in  pots,  and  are  very  mteresting,  being 
covered  in  autiunn  wiih  beautiful  egg-shaped  fruit.  The  scarlet  variety  is  a  great  novelty. 
They  succeed  in  a  warm  southern  location.     Half-hardy  annuals. 

148  Aubergine,  White-fruited.     From  France,     ijfeet 05 

149  —    Purple-fruited.     Large ;  from  France.     15  feet 05 


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150  Aubergine,  Scarlet-fruited.     Very  striking  and  handsome ;  from  France,     ij  feet,        $o.io 

151    Striped.     New,  very  ornamental ;  from  Guadeloupe,     ijfeet lo 

A-XJUICXILA..       Nat.  Ord.,  Pnmidaceez. 

A  well-known  garden  favorite  of  great  beauty,  succeeding  best  in  a  northern  aspect.  Half- 
hardy  perennial. 

152  Auricula  Alpine.     This  is  the  most  hardy  of  all  the  Auricula.     Mixed lo 

153    Extra  German.     Saved  from  German  prize  varieties.     Mixed.     Half  foot      .        .     .25 

154  ^—    English  Prize.     From  named  flowers.     Half  foot    .......     .25 

■A.ZAT<!EA«      Nat.  Ord.,  Erkacece. 

Beautiful  flowering  plants,  requiring  very  careful  treatment.  All  the  species  should  be 
grown  in  peat,  leaf-mould,  and  a  very  sandy  loam. 

155  Azalea  Indica.     Saved  from  finest  named  collection  ;  greenhouse  shrubs.    4  feet      .        .     .25 

156  — —    Pontica.     Saved  from  a  fine  collection.     Hardy  shrub.     4  feet         .        .        .        .15 

I3A.I.<SAJM!.  Nat.  Ord.,  Bahaminacece. 
Magnificent  conservatory  or  out-door  plants,  producing  their  gorgeous  masses  of  beautiftil 
brilliant  colored  flowers  in  the  gieatest  profusion  :  when  grown  in  pots,  and  large  specimens 
are  desired,  they  should  be  shifted  into  ten  or  twelve  inch  pots,  using  the  richest  and  freest 
compost  at  command,  and  liberally  supplied  with  manure-water;  for  out-door  decoration,  the 
soil  should  be  of  the  richest  possible  character.     Tender  annuals. 

158  Balsams,  Camellia-flowered,  or  Blotched.     A  beautiful  collection  of  ten  colors,  mixed  ; 

very  double.     2  feet 10 

159    Double  Tall.     Twelve  fine  colors,  mixed.     2  feet 10 

160    Double  Dwarf.     Twelve  fine  colors,  mixed,     i  foot       ......     .10 

161  —     Improved   Rose-flowered.     A  finely  imbricated  variety;    flowers  two  inches  in 

diameter;  superb;  twelve  colors,  mixed.     2  feet 10 

162  —    Rose-spotted.     Six  varieties,  mixed.     2  feet 10 

163    Chamois.     New  and  rare.     2  feet 10 

ISi    ——    Aurora-colored.     Very  striking  and  beautiful.     2  feet 10 

165  Pale  Yellow.         Sweet-scented;  fine.     2  feet 10 

166  Isabella.     P.ile  rose,  changing  to  yellow 10 

167  Smith's  Prize.     From  a  celebrated  English  collection ;  very  fine 25 

168  Good  Mixed oj 

The  above  Balsams  may  be  relied  upon  as  beuig  first-class  in  all  respects.  For  collec- 
tions, see  page   of  Assortments. 

BARTOIVIj^.      Nat.  Ord.,  Loasece. 

169  Barionia  Aurea  (golden).     (See  engraving.)     Flowers  yellow,  about  an  inch  and  a  half 

across,  which  have  quite  a  metallic  lustre  when  the  sun  shines  upon  them  ;  very 
showy.     2  feet 05 

170  —    Nuda.     This  is  a  perfect  gem.     It  grows  two  to  three  feet  high,  and  is  literally  cov- 

ered vrith  its  large  white  flowers,  of  the  most  delicate  texture,  surpassing  even  the 
finest  lace-work.  The  flowers  are  two  and  a  half  inches  in  diameter,  aud  pro- 
duced in  great  abundance  all  the  season ;  a  perfectly  hardy  perennial,  from  North 
America 25 

!GAJL(ILiOO:iV  VIIVE   (Cardiospermum).       Nat.  Ord.,  Sapittdacece. 

A  very  pretty  climbing  plant,  remarkable  for  an  inflated  membraneous  capsule,  from  which 
it  derives  the  name  of  Balloon  Vine.  It  answers  either  for  the  greenhouse  or  open  ground. 
Half-hardy  annual. 

171  Cardiospernum  Halicacabum.     White ;  from  India.     5  feet 10 

I5AJE»TISI,A..      Nat.  Ord.,  Legiiminosie. 

172  Baptisia  Australis.    A  handsome  border  plant,  of  the  easiest  culture;  flowers  blue.    Hardy 

perennial.     2  feet 10 

I3EIL/IjIS  (Double  Daisy).    Nat.  Ord.,  Composite. 
A  well-knovm  perennial.     Many  elegant  varieties  have  been  raised  by  saving  the  seeds 
from  the  handsomest  kinds.    They  are  admirable  plants  for  making  edgings,  &c.    Half-hardy 
perennial. 

173  Bellis  Perennis.     Good.     Mixed,     one-quarter  foot 10 

174  — —    —     Extra  Fine.     Saved  from  named  flowers 25 


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BEI^VII>Ert.E.     Nat.  Ord.,  Chenopodiacea. 
A  pretty,  cypress-like  plant,  sometimes  called  summer-cypress ;  fine  for  a  cemetery. 

175  Belvidere.     Hardy  annual,  from  Egypt I^.os 

33ILI^BEItG!-TA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Bromeliacece. 

A  magnificent  stove-plant,  with  long,  gi-aceful,  delicate  green  foliage,  beautiful  zebra- 
striped  flowers,  extremely  handsome  and  showy,  succeeding  best  in  sandy  peat  and  loam. 

176  Billbergia  Zebrina.      Scarlet   and  purple;   beautiful;   one  and  a  half  feet;  from  Rio 

Janeiro,     ij  feet 25 

DBEGOINTA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Begoniacece. 

A  magnificent  genus  of  ornamental  greenhouse  plants,  as  remarkable  for  the  varied  and 
beautiful  foliage  of  many  of  its  varieties  as  for  the  splendor  and  profusion  of  the  flowers  of 
others.     Should  be  grown  in  sandy  peat  and  loam. 

177  Begonia,  Mixed.     Several  of  the  most  choice  sorts  mixed 25 


BARTONIA  AUREA.     (See  preceding  page.) 

BIGiVOilN'IA-.      Nat.  Ord.,  Bigii07iiaceee. 

A  highly  ornamental  greenhouse  climber,  producing  its  gorgeous  flowers  in  panicles  and 
in  the  greatest  profusion. 

178  Bignonia  Tweedieana.     Yellow,  half-hardy  shrub 25 

BI^XJlVtElN'BJLCIIIA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Loasea. 

179  Blumenbachia   Insignis.     Quite  handsome;   flowers  white ;   from  Montevideo.    Three- 

quarters  foot JO 

!BOS©T.3E-A..      Nat.  Ord.,  LeguminoscB. 

Handsome,  free-flowering,  and  beautiful  genus  of  greenliouse  plants.     Succeeds  best  in  a 
compost  of  turf,  loam,  and  peat. 

ISO     Bossixa  Biloba.     Three  feet  high  ;  fi-om  New  Holland 25 

18  I     LinophySla.     Orange,  three  feet  high 25 


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BOCCONIA  FRUTESCENS. 

BOCCONTA..       Nat.  Ord.,  Papaveracece. 

A  new  and  beautiful  foliaged  greenhouse  plant,  and  one  of  the  rarest  plants  yet  introduced 
for  the  decoration  of  beds  and  lawns  in  summer. 

182  Bocconia  Frutescens.     A  splendid  novelty ;  very  rare $o.-5 

33rtA,C;HYCOM:E.      Nat.  Ord.,  Co7npositcE. 

A  beautiful  free-flowering,  dwarf-growing  plant,  covered,  during  the  greater  portion  of  the 
summer,  with  a  profusion  of  pretty  cineraria-like  flowers,  very  effective  in  edgings,  small 
beds,  rustic  baskets,  or  for  pot-culture  ;  succeeding  in  any  light,  rich  soil.  Half-hardy 
annuals. 

183  Brachycome  Iberidifolia  (Swan-River  Daisy).     Blue;  from  Swan  River.     Half  foot    .     .10 

184    Albiflora.     White;  from  Swan  River.     Half  foot 10 

185    Finesi  Mixed 10 

BHIZA.  (Quaking-Grass).    Nat.  Ord.,  Graminete. 

A  very  useful  ornamental  grass,  fine  for  dried  bouquets.     Hardy  annuaL 

186  Briza  Maxima.     Fine;  from  Cape  of  Good  Hope .    .05 

187    Gracilis  (slender).     From  Cape  of  Good  Hope 05 

BRYZOFYTIXJM:.       Nat.  Ord.,  Gra)7zmea. 
A  very  pretty  dwarf  variety  of  the  ornamental  grasses  ;  good  for  dried  bouquets. 

188  Bryzopyrum  Siculum.     Distinct  and  beautiful ;  hardy  annual ;  from  North  America     .    .10 

BKOlVrXJiS.      Nat.  Ord.,  Graminea. 

189  Bromus  Bryzoporoldes.     A  very  pretty  variety  of  ornamental  grass;  from  south  of 

Europe.     Hardy  annual 10 

TtTt.O  W  A  T  .iT  .iT  A  .      Nat.  Ord.,  Scrophulariacece. 

Very  handsome  profuse-blooming  plants,  covered  vrith  rich,  strikingly  beautiful  flowers 
during  the  summer  and  autumn  months ;  growing  freely  in  any  rich  soil.  Half-hardy 
annual. 

190  Browallia  Cerviakowskii.     Blue,  with  white  centre  ;  beautiful.     1 5  feet 10 

191    Demissa.     Light-blue  and  orange  centre  ;  from  South  America.     1 5  feet        .        .     .10 

192    Elafa  Cerulea.     Upright;  blue;  from  Peru.     1 2  feet >o 

193    Alba.     White;  from  Peru,     ij  feet 10 

194    Grandiflora.     Sky-blue  ;  large-flowered.     i|  feet 10 


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C A.C A  T jT  A-  (Tassel-Flower).     Nat.  Ord.,  Composita. 

A  beautiful  annual,  with  a  profusion  of  scarlet  tassel-shaped  flowers  from  July  to  October. 

195  Cacalia   Coccinea.      Orange,   scarlet,   flowering  in  clusters,   very  pretty ;    from   South 

America,     ij  feet ^05 

196    Aurea.     Golden  yellow  variety  of  above 05 

CAJLiAJVrmilVIA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Portulacea;. 

Very  beautiful  dwarf-growing  plants,  usually  treated  as  tender  annuals,  though  of  pe- 
rennial duration  if  protected  in  winter  :  they  are  a  blaze  of  beauty  wherever  the  sun  shines 
upon  them.     They  succeed  well  in  a  light,  rich  soil. 

197  Calandrinia  Lindleyana.     Small  red  flowers,  suitable  for  edging.     Half  foot    .        .        .     .05 

198    Grandiflora.     Fine  rosy-lilac  flowers  from  July  to  October,  very  showy,  and  of  easy 

culture.     2  feet 05 

199    Umbellata.     Very  dwarf,  with  bright  crimson  flowers  in  clusters.     Half  foot  .        .     .05 

CA_CTU©.      Nat.  Ord.,  Cactacece. 

An  extremely  curious  and  interesting  genus,  many  of  the  varieties  producing  magnificent 
flowers  of  the  most  brilliant  and  striking  colors ;  succeeds  best  in  sandy  loam,  mixed  with 
lime  rubbish  and  a  little  peat  or  rotten  dung.     Greenhouse  perennial. 

200  Cactus,  Mixed.     A  choice  collection  ;  from  Africa 25 

CAJL.CEOIjA.I1I A..      Nat.  Ord.,  ScrophulariacetB. 

Plants  of  a  highly  decorative  character  ;  an  indispensable  ornament  for  the  drawing-room 
or  consei-vatory.     The  shrubby  variety  is  sometimes  grown  for  in-door  and  sometimes  for 
out-door  decoration.     They  3ucceed  in  any  light,  rich  soil.     Half-hardy  perennials. 
20  I     Calceolaria  Hybrida.     Mixed.     Saved  from  a  named  collection 25 

202    Superba    Grandiflora.      Extra  fine,  spotted  and  striped,  large-flowered; 

saved  from  the  prize  flowers  from  the  London  Exhibition  of  the  past  season  ; 
superb,     i  foot 50 

203  Nana.  A  new  dwarf  variety  from  Germany,  beautifully  marked,  close,  com- 
pact habit,  free-bloomer ;  one  of  the  best ;  mixed,  saved  from  a  prize  collection. 
Three-quarters  foot 50 

204    Rugosa.     A  fine,  shrubby  variety  for  bedding  .        .        ' 50 

205    Tigrini.     New;  spotted  and  striped  of  the  above ;  very  fine        .        .        .     .50 

206  — —    Scabious-leaved  (Scabiososfoiia).     Clear,  sulphur-yellow  flowers,  in  great  pro- 

fusion ;  fine.     2  feet 10 

CAIj!E^I>XJLA   (Cape  Marigold).      Nat.  Ord.,  Composite. 

A  very  showy,  free-flowering  genus  of  plants,  producing  a  pretty  effect  in  beds  or  mixed  bor- 
ders, and  growing  freely  in  almost  any  soil.     Hardy  annuals. 

207  Calendula  Hybrida.     White,     i  foot 05 

203    Pluvialis.     White,  large'flowers.     1  foot 05 

209    Pongei-,  fl.  pi.     Double  white,  fine,     i  foot 10 

2 10    Ranunculoides.     Ranunculus-flowered 05 

2  I  I    Officinalis  Superba.     New  variety  of  pot  marigold,  golden  orange,  with  black  eye, 

beautifully  imbricated  ;  fine 10 

212     Sulphurea.     New  sulphur-colored  pot  marigold ;  very  double  and  beautifiil  .        .      10 

CAIjIjA.      Nat.  Ord.,  Aracece. 

A  very  handsome  plant,  either  as  an  aquatic  or  for  the  ornamentation  of  the  dravring-room 
or  conservatory.     Half-hardy  perennial. 

213  Calla  ^thlopica.     White;  from  Cape  of  Good  Hope.     2  feet 25 

CA.Ij1L.I"RIIOE.      Nat.  Ord.,  Malvacea. 

Too  much  cannot  be  said  in  praise  of  this  beautiful  summer-flowering  annual  ;  from  two 
to  three  feet  in  height,  with  green  sub-digitate  leaves  and  leafy  stems,  terminating  in  large 
panicled  racemes  of  rich  violet  or  purple  crimson  close-petalled  flowers,  with  white  centre, 
each  from  one  to  one  and  a  half  inches  in  width,  and  partially  cupped  ;  commences  to  bloom 
when  about  six  inches  high,  and  continues  to  yield  a  succession  of  its  numerous  attractive 
flowers  throughout  the  summer  and  autumn  till  hard  frost,  forming  an  elegant  object  for 
groups,  beds,  or  single  specimens,  of  the  easiest  culture. 

214  Callirhoe  Involucrata.     A  trailing,  hardy  perennial,  of  great  beauty ;  from  Rocky  Moun- 

tains;  flowers  are  much  like  the  Portulaca  in  form  and  color        10 


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215  Callirhoe  Pedata.     Rich  violet-purple,  with  white  eye,  from  North  America,    a  feet      $0.10 

216  —    — —    Nana.     Like  the  above,  only  dwarf,     r  foot lo 

217  — -    Verlicillata.      A  very  pretty  creeper;    flowers  similar  to  C.  Pedata,  but  double 

the  size .10 

CJLlL.I^IOI»©I®,   or    COIlEOI»Sl!S.      Nat.  Ord.,  Composiice. 

This  genus  is  amongst  the  most  showy,  free-flowering,  and  beautiful  of  hardy  annuals. 
The  tall  varieties  are  very  effective  in  mixed  borders  and  fronts  of  shrubberies  ;  and  the 
dwarf  kinds,  from  their  close,  compact  habit  of  growth,  make  fine  bedding  plants,  and  are 
valuable  for  edgings  ;  while  the  different  varieties  make  vei'y  pretty  ribbons.    Hardy  annuals. 

218  Calliopsis  Bicolor  Tinctoria.      A  well-known  favorite,  the  flowers  having  a  dark-crim- 

son, brown  centre,  with  yellow  rays.     25  feet 05 

219  —    Marmorata  (marbled).     Brown  and  yellow,  that  are  inclined  to  be  shaded. 

2I  feet OS 

220    I       Atropurpurea.     Yellow  centre,  surrounded  by  a  circle  of  dark-purple,  be- 
yond which,  to  the  extremity  of  the  petals,  it  is  a  fine  red,  scarlet  color.     2  feet  .     .  10 

221  — —    Cardatninifolia  Hybrida.     Brilliant  yellow ;  growth,  pyramidal ;  compact  and  free- 

flowering  plant.     15  feet 10 

222    Alrosanguinea.     Blood-red,  flower  very  fine,     ijfeet         .        .        .     .10 

223    Coronata.     Rich  yellow ;   disk  encircled  with  crimson  spots ;   handsome ;   from 

Texas.     15  feet 05 

224    Drummondii.     Yellow,  with  crimson  centre ;  fine;  from  Texas.     1 5  feet       .        .    .05 

225     Fllifolia  (thread-leaved).     Yellow,  neat  foliage 05 

226    — '—    Burridge's.     A  new  and  exceedingly  beautiful  annual;  flowers  rich  brown, 

tipped  with  bright  orange ;  very  showy.     2  feet 05 

Cj*.LI-«ICHriOA..      Nat.  Ord.,  ComposUte. 

227  Callichroa   Platyglossa.      Pretty  light-yellow  flowers  in  abundance;  from  California. 

X  foot 05 


CALAMPELIS   SCABRA. 


CA.I^A.]Vri»EIL<IS.        Nat.  Ord.,  Bignoniacea. 
228    Calampells    Scabra.      A  very  pretty  climbing  plant  from  Chili,   with    orange-colored 
flowers ;  very  fine.     10  feet 


CA.3L.1L.TSTA.CIIYS.      Nat.  Ord.,  Legiiminosce. 

A  handsome  greenhouse  evergreen  shrub,  vrith  beautiful  spikes  of  flovrrs.     It  is  easy  of 
culture,  thriving  in  sandy  peat  and  loam. 


229     Callistachys  Lanceolaia. 
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CA-IVLEIjIjIA..      Nat.  Ord.,   Temstromiacea. 

Favorite  winter  and  spring-flowering  plants  of  great  beauty.  The  amateur,  in  sowing 
seed  saved  from  tlie  following  choice  sorts,  has  a  fair  chance  of  raising  some  valuable  varie- 
ties ;  succeed  in  sandy  peat  and  loam.     Half-hardy  shrubs. 

230  Camellia  Japonica,  Mixed.     From  a  choice  named  collection  of  double  flowers  .         $0.50 

CA.M:I»AlNTJLA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Cajnpamilacex. 

The  Campanulas  are  strictly  biennial  plants  by  pot-culture,  and,  without  exception,  some 
of  the  finest  of  all  garden  plants  for  decoration  in  conservatory,  greenhouse,  and  flower-gar- 
den. By  good  culture  in  pots,  the  tall  varieties  assume  a  magnificent  effect,  attaining  Yive 
to  seven  feet  or  more  in  height,  with  lateral  flower  racemes  from  the  base,  four  to  five  feet 
in  length.  The  beautiful  white  variety  forms  a  most  striking  contrast.  By  good  arrange- 
ment, a  rich  and  imposing  effect  can  be  formed,  altogether  unequalled  by  any  other  plants. 

231  Campanula  Loreii.     Fine,  with  large,  expanded  blue  blossoms,  which  continue  to  be  pro- 

duced in  succession  through  the  summer ;  will  grow  in  almost  any  situation ; 
should  be  well  thinned,  so  that  the  plants  will  be  eight  or  ten  inches  apart ;  desira- 
ble for  edging,  or  bedding,  01  masse.     Half  foot 05 

232  —    Alba.     Differing  from  the  above  only  in  color ;  white.     Half  foot         .        .     .05 

233    Mixed.     The  above  two  varieties  mixed 05 

234    Pentagonia.     Blue;   will  bloom  beautifully  in  open  ground;   requires  the  same 

treatment  as  C.  Loreii.    Three-quarters  foot 05 

235    Alba.     White  variety  of  preceding 05 

236    Carpatica.     Light,  violet  dwarf,  and  free;  fine  for  beds  and  edging,  &c.     Half- 

hardy  perennial 05 

237    Alba.     White  variety  of  the  preceding 05 

238    Persicifolla.     Large  blue  flowers,  fine  for  borders.     Hardy  perennials.     3  feet      .     .05 

239    Alba.     White  variety  of  preceding 05 

240    Grandls.     Deep-blue;  from  Italy.     Hardy  perennial.     3  feet 10 

241  ——    Grandiflora.     A  fine,  free-blooming  variety,  with  long,  drooping,  purple  flowers. 

Hardy  perennial     .        .        . 10 

242  —    Pyramidalis.     Very  elegant,  with  fine  blue  flowers;  maybe  trained  to  any  form 

of  grovrth  ;  suitable  for  the  border  or  pot-culture.     Hardy  perennial.     3  feet      .    .05 

243    Alba.     White  variety  of  the  above 05 

244    Trachelium,  fl.  pi.     A  fine  border-plant,  with  violet-blue  flowers.     Hardy  peren- 

nial  05 

245    Alba.     White  variety  of  the  above .05 

246    Vidalis.    White,  showy,  half-hardy  perenniaL    ilfeet 10 


CANARV-BrRD   FLOWER. 


CA.lVA.IlY-BIIir>    FLOTVEK,.    Nat.  Ord.,  Trop^olacue. 

The  popular  name  of  this  pretty  little  annual  alludes  to  the  supposed  resemblance  of  the 
flower  to  a  bird  with  its  wings  expanded,  the  spur  of  calyx  representing  the  head,  and  the 
two  upper  petals  the  wing  ;  blooms  from  June  to  October ;  from  Mexico. 

247    Canary-Bird  F\o'<MeT  {Trofteolzem  Peregrinum).    Half-hardy  annual.     20  feet 


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CATVr>YTXJFT.      Nat.  Oed.,  Cruciferce. 

All  the  Candytufts  are  of  the  easiest  culture,  thriving  in  almost  any  soil  or  situation,  and 
flesarve  to  be  cultivated  more  extensively  in  every  flower-garden  ;  very  good  for  pot-culture. 
Hardy  annuals. 

248  Candytuft   Fragrans  {Iberis  odorata).      Flower  white,   pinnated  foliage  ;   from  Crete. 

I  foot $0.05 

249  Crimson  (kermesitia).     Bright  and  showy,     i  foot 05 

250  Purple  {^purpurea).     A  favorite  variety,     i  foot 05 

251  Rocket  {coronaria).     Pure  vfhite  ;  fine,     i  foot        . 05 

252  Rose  (rosea).    Rose-colored,     i  foot 05 

253  White  (awara).     One  of  the  best,     i  foot 03 

254  Perennial  (scmpervirens).    White.    1  foot 05 

CA-IMTTERBUKY    ISEt.T^S.     Nat.  Ord.,  Campanulacece, 

The  Canterbury  Bells  have  long  been  known  among  our  most  ornamental  garden  plants. 
Their  large  beU-shaped  flowers,  wliich  are  freely  produced  throughout  the  summer,  render 
them  strikingly  effective.  As  they  are  strictiy  biennials,  it  will  be  necessary  to  sow  the  seed 
every  year.     Hardy  biennials. 

255  Canterbury  Bells,   Double  White  {Campanula  Medium).     From  Germany.     2  feet   .     .03 

256    Blue.     From  Gerra.-my.     2  feet 03 

257    Lilac.     From  Germany.     2  feet 03 

258    Mixed.     All  the  above 10 

259    Single  White.     From  Germany.     2  feet 03 

260    Blue.     From  Germany.     2  feet     ........    .03 

26 1    Lilac.     From  Gemiany.     2  feet .    .03 

262    Mixed.     Above  single  varieties 03 

CAJNTVAJSIS.      Nat.  Ord„  Articaceee. 

263  Cannabis  Gigantea  (Giant  Hemp).     A  very  ornamental  plant  for  shrubbery-borders. 

Hardy  anmial ;  from  India.     10  feet 03 

CA-SSTj^.      Nat.  Ord.,   Legmninosa. 

A  genus  of  highly  ornamental  and  exceedingly  useful  free-flowering  shrubs,  for  conserva- 
tory or  greenhouse  decoration  ;  growing  freely  out  of  doors  during  the  summer  months ;  suc- 
ceeding best  in  a  mixture  of  loam  and  peat.     Greenhouse  shrubs. 

264  Cassia  falcata  superba.     Yellow ;  from  Buenos  Ayres.     3  feet 23 

265     Grandiflora.     Yellow,  flowering  profusely  dm-ing  autumn  emd  winter ;  from  China. 

4  feet 23 

266    Lavigata.     Sulphur-color,  distinct ;  from  India.    4  feet 23 

267    Marylandica.     Yellow;  from  North  America.     4  feet 23 

CA.^NA.  (Indian  Shot).      Nat.  Ord.,  Marantacea. 

These  stately  species  of  plants  are  highly  ornamental  in  flower-gardens,  producing  a  rich 
and  Oriental  effect  by  their  large,  broad,  massive  foliage,  and  rich  crimson  and  scarlet  flow- 
ers. Though  perennial,  if  sown  early,  they  will  make  lu-xuriant  growth,  and  bloom  the  first 
season.  In  late  autumn,  they  should  be  carefully  potted,  and  allowed  to  mature  their  bloom 
in  the  greenhouse  or  parlor,  and  afterwards  preserved  in  a  cool,  dry  cellar.  In  spring,  again 
start  them  into  growth,  and  replant  them  in  the  open  air  last  of  May  or  first  of  June.  Before 
sowing,  soak  the  seed  in  water  at  125°  for  about  twelve  hours. 

268  Ca.-ina  Acharis.     Dark-red;  from  Mendoza    5  feet 10 

269    Angustifolia    Nana    Pallida.     Light-red ;  a  dwarf  variety;  from  South  America. 

I  foot •     .     .10 

270  Anneii.     Crimson;  very  ornamental.     3  feet 20 

271  Aurantica.     Orange;  hvely  green  foliage  ;  from  Brazil     3  feet 10 

272  Aurea  Vittafa.     Golden;  beautiful;  from  New  Holland.     4  feet 25 

273  Bicolor  of  Ja\?"a.     Red  and  yellow  ;  from  Java.     3  feet 10 

274  Coccinea  Vera.     Scarlet;  very  fine  ;  from  South  America.     2  feet        .        .        .     .03 

275  Compacta   Elegantissima.     Large,  reddish  yellow ;  from  South  America.     2  feet    .10 

276  Edulis.     Red  ;  very  fine  ;  from  Peru.     3  feet 10 

277  Gigantea  Aurantica.     Orange-red ;  a  beautiful  large  variety.     10  feet  .        .        •    -23 

278  Indica.     Red;  from  Indica.     2  feet 03 

279  Limbata.     Intense  scarlet,  edged  with  yellow ;  very  striking  ;  from  Brazil.     4  feet    .lo 


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280  Canna  Lepfophylla.     Ruby;  handsome  foliage  ;  from  Laguna.    4  feet  .       .       .         {0.25 

281  Muelleri.    Scarlet;  flowers  large  and  fine.     3  feet 10 

282  Mutabilis.     Changeable;  fi-om  Brazil,     s  feet 10 

283  Musaefolia  Hybrida.     Red  foliage,  resembling  a  small  banana.     2  feet         .        .     .25 

284  Napalensis.     Clear  yellow  ;  large  flowers  ;  very  pretty  ;  fi-om  Nepaul.     3  feet      .     .25 

285  Sanguinea  Chaiei.     Deep  red,  dark  foliage,  and  stems  very  large.     6  feet    .        .     .25 

286  — —    Sellowii.     Scarlet;  from  Africa.     5  feet 10 

287    Warczewiczii.     Brilliant  red,  with  variegated  foliage  ;  one  of  the  best  for  masses  ; 

from  Central  America.     3  feet 25 

288    Zebrina.     Beautiful,  zebra-striped  foliage.     3  feet 25 

289    Finest  Mixed 25 

CA-TtlVA-TIOlV  (DiANTHUs).     Nat.  Ord.,  Caryophyllcuea. 

A  magrfficent  class  of  popular  favorites,  most  of  them  deliciously  fragrant,  and  with  colors 
extremely  rich  and  beautiful.  The  seed  we  offer  may  be  relied  upon  as  being  the  finest, 
all  having  been  selected  expressly  for  us  from  some  of  the  best  collections  of  prize  varieties 
in  Europe,  producing  mostly  all  double  flowers.     Hardy  perennial. 

290  Carnation  Pink.     Good;  mixed;  for  border-culture 10 

29  I    Fine  German.     A  good  selection  from  a  named  collection 25 

292    ——    Sardinian.     From  choice  double  varieties 25 


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293  Carnaiion  Pink.        Choice    Bizarres    and    Flakes.        Saved     from    stage    flowers ; 

extra ^-50 

294    Perpetual,  or  Tree.     Fine  German ;  from  selected  flower,    i J  feet   .        .    .50 

295     Extra  Fine.     Saved  from  prize-flowers ;  splendid 50 

C^T.AJVA.]VCH:E.      Nat.  Ord.,  Composita;. 
Exceedingly  showy,  free-flowering,  hardy  perennials,  succeeding  in  any  garden  soil 

296  Catananche  Bicolor.     White  ;  violet  centre ;  from  south  of  Europe.     2  feet .        ,        .     .05 

297    Csrulea.     Blue,  with  purple  centre ;  from  south  of  Europe.     2  feet     .        .        .     .05 

293    Lutea.     Yellow  ;  hardy  annuals,     i  foot 05 

C-A-Td-mjY  (Silene).      Nat.  Ord.,  Caryophyllaceee. 
A  showy,  free-flowering  plant,  for  beds,  borders,  or  ribbons ;  succeeds  in  any  garden  soil. 
Hardy  annual. 

299  Catchtly  Lobels.     Red ;  from  England,     i^  feet 05 

300    Alba.     White  ;  from  England.     i|  feet 05 

301    Flesh.     New;  flesh-color;  from  England.    i|feet 05 


CELOSIA  AURKA  PYKAMIDALIS. 

CEHjOSXA-.      Nat.  Ord.,  Amarantacea. 

Magnificent,  free-flowering,  graceful-growing  plants,  producing  in  the  greatest  profusion 

spikes  of  the  most  beautiful  feathery-looking  flowers  [see  engraving,  vuhich  represents  a 


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side-shoot  of  A  urea  Pyramidalis).  Celosia  Argentea,  however,  produces  its  flowers  in 
spikes,  like  a  Gomphreiia  (C/oi? /4»»«ra«M!«),  but  much  longer;  and,  if  gathered  when 
young,  they  are  valuable  for  winter  bouquets.  Plants  of  the  Celosia  liower  freely  if  planted 
out  in  June  in  a  warm,  sheltered  situation.  Grown  in  pots,  they  are  the  most  elegant  of 
greenhouse  and  conservatory  plants,  where,  with  a  little  management,  they  may  be  had  in 
flower  the  whole  winter,  growing  freely  in  rich  loamy  soil.     Half-hardy  annuals. 

302  Celosia  Argentea.     Silvery  white,  shaded  with  bright  rose  ;  very  handsome.     3  feet      Jo.io 

303    Aurea  Pyramidalis.     Magnificent  golden-feathered  plant ;    can  be  most  strongly 

recommended.     3  feet 25 

304  ^-^    Coccinea  Pyramidalis.     Rich  crimson,  of  the  same  elegant  habit  as  the  preced- 

ing, differing  only  in  color.     3  feet 25 

CETVTRA-IVTHTJS.        Nat.  Ord.,   Valerianacetg. 

Very  pretty,  free-flowering,  compact-growing  plants  ;  very  effective  in  beds,  ribbons,  or 
as  an  edging  ;  grows  freely  in  any  garden  soil.     Hardy  annuals. 

305  Centranthus  Long-tubed  (Macrosiphon).     Rose-color,  very  pretty,     i  foot    .        .        .     .03 

306    Alba.     White  variety  of  the  above,     i  foot 05 

307    Nanus.     A  dwarf  variety,  pink  flower.     Half  foot 10 

308    Carneus.     Flesh-color,     i  foot 10 

CEiVTA-XJUEA..      Nat.  Ord.,  ComposUct. 

Very  showy,  free-flowering  border-plants,  succeeding  in  any  common  garden  soil  Hardy 
annuals. 

309  Centaurea,  American.     A  large-growing  species ;  flower  pink 05 

3  10    Depressa.     Bright-blue,  with  deep-red  centre  ;  from  Caucasus,     i  foot  .        .     .05 

311     Rosea.     Rose;  pink  centre,     i  foot 10 

312     Cyanus  (Bachelor's  Button).     Well-known,  showy  plants,  in  great  variety  of  colors; 

of  easiest  culture 05 

313    Macrocephala.     Orange-yellow  flowers  ;  hardy  perennial.     3  feet 10 

314    Montana.     Blue;  hardy  perennial     1 1  feet 10 

CENTA-.      Nat.  Ord.,  Compositce. 

315  Cenia  Turbinata.     Dwarf  annual,  with  yellow,  daisy-like  flowers 05 

CERA-STIUM:.       Nat.  Ord.,   Caryophyllacea. 
3  16     Cerastium  Tomentosum.      Flower  white,  with  silvery  leaves  ;  dwarf.      Hardy  peren- 
nial.   Half  foot 25 

CERUVTHE.      Nat.  Ord.,  Boraginets. 

317  Cerinthe  Gymnandra.     Yellow  and  brown  tubulous  flower.     Hardy  annualT    i  foot       .     10 

318    Luteei.     Yellow  flower  ;  tubes  quite  curious.     Hardy  annual 10 

CE:N"TA.XJK,II>U3I:.      Nat.  Ord.,  ComposUa. 

319  Ceniauridum  Drummond's.     Verj- pretty  free-growing  plant ;  from  Texas.     2  feet       .     .10 

CESTRUM:.      Nat.  Ord.,  Solanacece. 

A  genus  of  handsome  plants  for  conservatory  or  greenhouse  decoration  ;  covered  during 
the  months  of  November  and  December  with  a  profusion  of  beautifiil  tube-shaped  blossoms  ; 
grows  freely  in  rich  loam  and  peat.     Greenhouse  shrub. 

320  Cestrum  Aurantlcum.     Bright-orange;  very  pretty;  from  Guatemala.     3  feet       .        .     .25 

321    Parquii.     Pale-yellow;  from  Chili.    3  feet 25 

CH^JVOSTOIMLA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Scrophulariaeea. 

Neat,  compact  little  plants ;  pretty  for  edgings,  rustic  or  rock-work.  Half-hardy 
annuals. 

322  Chaenostoma    Fastigiaium.     Rose-color;    from  Cape    Good    Hope.      Three-quarters 

foot 05 

323  —    Polyanthum.     Lilac:  from  Cape  of  Good  Hope.    Half  foot 05 

CH:^:N"ESTES.      Nat.  Ord.,  Solanaceie. 

A  beautifiil  greenhouse  shrub,  with  handsome  foliage  and  very  showy  tube-shaped  flow- 
ers.    It  does  well  planted  out  against  a  wall  in  summer. 

324  Chaenestes  Lanceolata.     Bright-scarlet;  from  Quindiu.     5  feet 10 


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CHJlML.I:K,OI>S.        Nat.  Ord.,  Palmacete. 

325    Chamarops  Humilis  (Fan  Palm).     A  very  ornamental  palm,  from  sLx  to  ten  feet  high, 

and  highly  effective  either  for  deco'-ating  the  conservatory  in  winter,  or  the  laT/n 

in  simimer.     It  is  so  hardy  it  may  be  easily  wintered  in  the  ceUar       .        .         ^.10 

CI±Ji:]VOI>OX>rtnM:.     Nat.  Ord.,  Ckenopodtacea:. 

326    Chenopodium    Atriplicis.      Flowers  small,  clustered,  covered,  as  well  as  the  young 

leaves  and  shoots,  with  a  ghttering,  purple  meal,  wliich  renders  the  plant  very 

ornamental     Hardy  annual.     3  feet 10 

CH:E:I-.0]N"E.       Nat.  Ord.,  Scrophularlacece. 

An  elegant  summer-flowering,  hardy  herbaceous  plant,  adapted  for  a  bed,  group,  or  mass, 
with  erect,   slender,  attenuated  flower-stems  rising  two   or  three  feet  in   height,  ha\ing 
racemes  of  a  bright-scarlet,  Pentstemon-like  flower-tubes,  from  one  to  two  inches  in  length, 
forming  a  beautilul  and  effective  object  in  borders,   pleasure-grounds,  &c.     Hardy  pe- 

rennial. 

327     Chelone  Barbata.     Scarlet;  from  Mexico.    3  feet 05 

328    Coccinea.     Brilhant-scarlet  Pentstemon-like  flowers ;  beautiful.     2  feet         .        .     .10 

CHTLOKA..      Nat.  Ord.,  GenitaTue. 

A  novelty  of  considerable  promise,  with  glossy,  oblong,  handsome  foliage,  and  a  profusion 
of  bright-yeDow  flowers.     Half-hardy  annual. 

329     Chlora  Grandiflora.     A  new  annual,  highly  recommended.     li  feet 10 

Cm^ORIS.      Nat.  Ord.,  Gramitiete. 

A  fine  species :  singularly  elegant  perennial  grass,  nine  to  twelve  inches  in  height,  with 
flower-scapes  or  stems,  having  slender  flower-spikes  or  rachis  radiating  horizontally  from  the 
extremities  of  each  scape  hke  the  concentric  spokes  of  a  wheel.     Half-hardy  annual. 

330     Chloris  Radiaia.     From  East  India,     i  foot 10 

CmtYSXinUS.       Nat.  Ord.,  Craminea. 

Very  pretty  ornamental  grass,  suitable  for  dried  bouquets.     Hardy  armuaL 

331     Chrysurus  Aureus.     From  Levant.     Half  foot 05 

CUnVESE    I»IlIM:K.OS3i;    (primula).      Nat.  Ord.,  Primulacete. 

A  charming,  profiise-flowering  plant,  indispensable  for  winter  and  spring  decoration,  and 
a  universal  favorite.    Our  seeds  are  selected  with  great  care  from  one  of  the  finest  collections 
in  Europe.     Greenhouse  perennial. 

332    Chinese  Primroso,   Purple.     Half  foot 25 

333    White.     Half  foot 25 

334    Fringed.     Purple  ;  saved  from  only  finest-fiinged  flowers 25 

335    White.     Same  as  above 25 

336    Rose-striped.     Bright  rose-striped 25 

337    Fringe-striped.     White,  striped  vrith  red 23 

338    Kermesina  Splendens.     New  and  rare,  flowers  very  large,  bright  velvet- 

like  and  crimson,  with  yellow  eye.     Half  foot go 

339    Grandiflora.     This  is  one  of  the  finest ;  flowers  large,  various  colors,  beau- 

tifully fi-inged ;  saved  from  prize  flowers.     Half  foot 50 

340    Erecta   Superba.     A  fine,  new,  erect-growing  variety,  with  bright  rose-col- 

ored flowers.     Three-quarters  foot 50 

341    Macrophyilla.     Remarkable  new  variety,  with  long,  massive  foliage,  and 

beautiful  large  flowers,  of  great  substance,  beautiful  form,  and  finely  fiinged,  of  a 

rich  purplish-carmine,  with  pentagonal,  large  yeUow  eye,  surrounded  by  a  brown 

zone;  very  conspicuous  and  splendid  acquisition ;  comes  true  from  seed    .        .    .50 

342 Good,  Mixed 25 

342i Extra,  Mixed.    All  the  best  varieties  mixed 5° 

CHOROZEMLA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Leguminosece. 

A  splendid  profuse-flowering  genus  of  shrubs,  whose  rich-colored  blossoms  and  graceful 
habits  render  them  remarkably  effective  objects  for  conservatory  or  greenhouse  decoration  ; 
succeed  best  in  sandy  peat  and  loam.     Greenhouse  shrubs. 

343    Chorozema,  Mixed.     Including  several  fine  varieties 25 

,  . 

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AMATEUR    CULTIVATOR  S   GUIDE 


CHRYSANTHEMUM    POMPONE. 

CHUYSA-IVTIIEjVITJM:.      Nat.  Ord.,  Compositie. 

The  following  are  the  tall,  double-flowered  annual  Chr>'santhemums,  wliich,  when  well 
grown,  are  amongst  the  most  showy  and  effective  of  summer-flowering  border-plants.  They 
are  also  very  effective  in  large  pots  for  placing  about  terraces.  The  dwarf  kinds  make 
shov\^  bedding-plants. 

345  Chrysanthemum,  Double-white.     Extra  fine  hardy  annual ;  from  Sicily.     2  feet  .         J0.05 

346    Quilled.     Extra  fine 05 

347    Yellow  ;  extra  fine  hardy  annual ;  fi'om  Sicily.     2  feet 03 

348    Tricolor.     Yellow  and  white ;  very  showy;  fi-om  Barbary.     i  foot         .        .        .     .05 

349  ^^    Burridgeanum.     Crimson,  with  white  centre ;  extra  fine  hardy  annual  ;  fi-om  Bar- 

bary.-    i  foot  . 10 

350    Venustum.     White,  with  crimson  centre  ;  fine  hardy  annual ;  from  Barbary    .10 

351    Mixed.     The  above  varieties  mixed 05 

The  Chrysanthemum  Indicum  and  Indicum  Nanum  are  well-known  varieties,  so  exten- 
sively grown  for  late  fall  flowers.  No  garden  should  be  without  them.  The  seed  we 
offer  has  been  saved  from  the  very  finest  new  varieties,  and  will  give  a  good  proportion  of 
doi'.ble  flowers. 

352  Chrysanthemum  Indicum.     Tall,  double,  extra  fine  half-hardy  perennial ;  from  China. 

3  feet 25 

353    Nanum,   Double-mixed  (Dwarf  Pompone),      Half-hardy  perennial ;   from 

China,     i  foot 25 

CIMilCIFTJOA..       Nat.  Ord.,  Ranunculacea. 

354  Cimicifuga   Americana.       Fine,   hardy  herbaceous  plant,  with  elegant  tall  spikes  of 

white  flowers.     5  feet 10 

CrXETtA-HIA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Composita. 

A  well-known  favorite  free-flowering  plant,  which  may  be  had  in  splendid  bloom  through 
the  greater  portion  of  the  year,  and,  from  the  richness  and  diversity  of  its  colors,  is  one  of 
tlie  most  valuable  of  our  early  spring  flowers.  Succeeds  best  in  a  light,  rich,  free,  and  open 
soil.     Half-hardy  perennial. 


CHINESE  PRIMROSE,     See  page  31. 


TO   THE   FLOWER   GARDEN. 


33 


CINERARIA. 

355  Cineraria,  Fine-mixed.     i|  feet ^0.25 

356    Extra  Fine-mixed.     Saved  from  the  choicest  named  flowers,    i J  feet   .        .       .    .50 

357    New  Dwarf.     Saved  from  the  finest  named  flowers 25 

358    Maritima.     Silver)' foliage,  beautifully  cut ;  an  admirable  bedding-plant,  and  forms 

a  fine  contrast  to  Perilla  nankinensis.     ij  feet 10 

CIKSIXJ^VI.      Nat.  Ord.,  Composita. 

359  Cirsium  Pulcherrimum.     Yellow,  fine  border ;  perennial.     3  feet  .        ....    .10 

CI^E^J^^TIS.      Nat.  Ord.,  Ramtnculacece. 

A  handsome  class  of  climbers,  very  desirable  for  grooving  against  a  wall  or  trellis.  Seeds 
of  this  tribe  require  some  time  to  germinate.     Hardy  perennials. 

360  Clematis  Flammula.     White;  very  fi-agrant.     25  feet 10 

331    Paniculata.     White.     10  feet 10 

362    Cirrhosa.     A  new  variety,  perfectly  hardy ;  a  very  rapid  climber,  literally  cover- 

ing itself  with  large  bunches  of  white  sweet-scented  flowers.     23  feet .        .        .    .25 

363    Crispa.     Light-blue,  well-shaped  flowers 10 

334    Virginica  (Traveller's  Joy).     White 10 

CILiITOIlIA..      Nat.  Ord.,  LegJiminosce. 

Splendid  free-flowering  greenhouse  climbers,  with  large,  elegant  pea-shaped  flowers,  of 
great  beauty,  particularly  adapted  and  very  etfective  for  training  on  trellis-work,  wire  globes, 
or  any  of  the  numerous  contrivances  on  which  plants  of  this  character  may  be  grown  for 
greenhouse  or  conservatory  decoration.     Though  perennials,  they  bloom  the  first  year. 

365  Clitoria  Coelestis.     Sky-blue;  from  East  Indies 10 

366    Gesnatia.     Pale-blue,  shaded  with  white  ;  from  East  Indies 25 

367    Airo-coerulea  (new).     Dark-blue;  from  East  Indies 25 

368    Ternatea.     Blue  and  white ;  from  East  Indies 25 

369    Alba.     White ;  from  East  Indies 25 

370    Grandiflora.     New  large-flowered  white 50 

37  1    Airo-ccerulea.     Dark-blue;  from  East  Indies 25 

5 


34  AMATEUR   cultivator's   GUIDE 

NO.  PRICE 

djA-HItlA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Onagraceee. 

A  beautiful  tribe  of  favorite  plants,  with  pretty,  cheerful-looking  flowers,  growing  freely 
and  blooming  profusely  under  almost  any  circumstances  ;  and  when  planted  in  a  rich  soil, 
and  properly  attended  to,  they  rank  amongst  the  most  effective  of  bedding-plants.  Some 
of  the  new  varieties  are  very  good  for  pots,  as  well  as  the  garden.     Hardy  annuals. 

372  Clarkia  Elegans.     Rosy-purple,     ij  feet ^0.05 

373    Rosea.     A  light  rose-color.     i\  feet 05 

374    Rosea  Plena.     A  fine  double  rose-flowering  variety.     i|  feet 05 

375    Pulchella  Grandiflora.     Deep-rose.     1 5  feet 05 

376    Alba.     Pure  white ;  fine 05 

377    Flore  Ple.no.     Rich  magenta  flower;    double;   a  very  important  addition 

to  the  many  pretty  varieties  of  the  genus,     i  J  feet 10 

378    Marginala.     Rosy-crimson,  edged  with  pure  white,     j 5  feet         .        .        .     .10 

379    Iniegripetala  (whole-petaled).      Rosy-crimson  flowers ;  large  and  very  hand- 
some.    Is  feet 10 

380    Pulcherrima.     Rose-violet ;  very  bea"tiful  color.     i|feet 05 

381    Tom  Thumb.     Rose-purple  ;  dwarf,  and  of  bushy  habit ;  very  fine  for  pots. 

Three-quarters  foot 10 

382  —    Mixed.     Good;  mixed 05 

CLA-HY  (Salvia).      Nat.  Ord.,  Labiatce. 

383  Clary,  Mixed.     Purple  and  red  topped  ornamental  foliage ;  fine  for  mixed  borders.  Hardy 

annuals 05 

CIL.IE01VCE:.      Nat.  Ord.,  Capparidacece. 

384  Cleome  Grandiflora  Rosea.     Purphsh-rose  flowers,  in  large  spikes;  very  free-flower- 

ing.    3  feet 05 

CIL.IA.1VTHTJS.      Nat.  Ord.,  Leguminosee. 

A  genus  of  magnificent  free-flowering  greenhouse  shrubs,  with  elegant  foliage  and  bril- 
liantly colored,  singularly  shaped  flowers,  which  are  produced  in  clusters,  and  have  a  splendid 
effect.  Clianthus  Magnificus  and  Clianthus  Puniceus  blossom  freely  out  of  doors  in  summer, 
against  a  trellis  or  south  wall ;  Clianthus  Dampierii  succeeds  best  planted  in  the  border  of 
a  greenhouse,  and  is  one  of  the  most  magnificent  plants  of  recent  introduction  ;  seeds  sown 
in  spring  flower  the  first  year  ;  succeeds  best  in  sandy  peat  or  loam.  Greenhouse  shrubs. 
334.J  Clianthus  Dampierii.      Brilliant  scarlet,  wth  intense  black  spot  in  the  centre  of  the 

flower.     One  of  the  most  magnificent  flowers  in  cultivation.     Very  rare      .        •     .50 

385  —    Magnificus  (Glory-Pea).     A  beautiful  scarlet-flowering  shrub,  with  elegant  foliage  ; 

from  New  Zealand.     4  feet 25 

ClLiIlVTOlVrjL.       Nat.  Ord.,  Labeliacea. 

A  pretty  little  plant,  of  neat,  compact  growth,  with  flowers  resembling  the  Lobelia,  and 
exceedingly  beautiful  ;  produces  a  fine  effect  in  rustic  baskets,  rock-work,  vases,  boxes,  or 
as  an  edging  ;  succeeds  best  in  light,  rich  soil.     Half-hardy  annual. 

335     Ciintonia  Elegans.     Light-blue ;  fi-om  Columbia.     Half  foot 05 

337    Pulchella.      Blue,  yellow,  and  white;   dwarf;  and  very  pretty;   from  Columbia. 

Half  foot 10 

330    Atropurpurea  Grandiflora.     Violet-purple ;  centre  yellow,  margined  with  white ; 

from  Columbia.     Quarter  foot 10 

389    Azures  Grandiflora.     Azure,  blue,  yellow,  and  white  centre.     Half  foot     .        .     .25 

COBJEA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Polemoniaceee. 

390  Cobxa  Scandens.     A  rapid-growing  climbing  plant,  with  large  purple  bell-shaped  flow- 

ers, finely  adapted  for  bedding  out  in  summer ;  seeds  should  be  sown  early  to 
secure  well-established  plants  by  the  time  the  season  arrives  for  planting  out. 
Tender  perennial.     20  feet 10 

C00K:SC0M:13.       Nat.  Ord.,  Amarantaceis. 

Highly  ornamental,  curious-looking  flowers,  for  decoration  of  the  flower-house,  drawing- 
room,  and  garden  ;  all  the  varieties  are  remarkably  attractive,  producing  a  fine  effect  when 
grown  in  pots  and  mixed  with  other  plants,  either  on  the  stage  of  a  greenhouse,  or  planted 
in  some  warm  situation  out  of  doors.  The  following  sorts  have  been  saved  from  combs  re- 
markable for  their  size  and  symmetry.     Half-hardy  annuals. 


NO.  PRICE 

391  Cockscombs,  Mixed  Varieties S0.05 

392    Dwarf  Crimson.     Brilliant  and  large;    saved  from  a  prize  collection.     Three- 

quarters  foot 10 

393    Yellow.     Same  as  above,  except  color 10 

334    New  Giani.     Very  large,  brilliant-red  rose ;  beautiful  rose-dwarf.     Three-quarters 

foot 10 

395    —    Spicata  Rosea.     Silvery-white  and  rose.     1 5  feet lo 

COXjI^ITNSIA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Scrophulariacea. 

California  annuals  of  great  beauty,  remarkably  attractive  in  beds,  mixed  borders,  or  rib- 
bons.    Hardy  annuals. 
395     Collinsia  Bicolor.     Purple  and  white ;  beautiful ;  from  Canada,     j  foot  •        .        .     -oS 

397    Alba.     Wliite ;  a  charming  variety,     i  foot 05 

393    Airorubens.     Red,  purple,  and  white ;  pretty;  from  California,     i  foot        .        .     .03 

399    Grandiflora.     Blue,  white,  and  lilac  ;  beautiful ;  from  Columbia 05 

400   Multicolor.     Crimson,  lilac,  and  white,     i  foot 05 

40  I    ^—     Marmorata.     White  and  rose,  marbled,     i  foot 05 

C0I.<I.«031!IA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Polemoniacece. 

402     Collomia  Scarlet.     Flowers  in  clusters ;  from  Chili.     1 3  feet 05 

40J    Grandiflora.     Saffron  color ;  from  North  America.     1 2  feet 05 

COM3£IEIjrN'j4^.      Nat.  Ord.,  Commelinacece. 

Very  pretty  free-flowering  tuberous-rooted  plants,  with  rich  blue  flowers,  succeeding  in 
any  rich  soil.     Half  hardy  perennial,  but  flowering  the  first  year. 

404  Commelina  Ccelestis.    Sky-blue;  Mexico.    i|  feet 05 

405     Alba.     White;    extremely  beautiful;   from   Mexico.       1 5  feet 05 

406  ^—    Variegata.     Blue  and  white,  striped 10 

CO:VOCI^3:]NTXJ]Vr.      Nat.  Ord.,  Composit<e. 

A  greenhouse  evergreen  shrub,  with  beautiful,  large  clusters  of  Ageratum-like  flowers ; 
succeeds  in  a  hght,  rich  soil.     Greenhouse  shrubs. 

407  Conoclinium  lanthinum.     Pale-blue;  very  handsome ;  from  Brazil.     2  feet .        .        .     .25 

COPrV^O]L."VUILi"UB.      Nat.  Ord.,  Convolvulacea. 

A  beautiful,  free-flowering,  and  remarkably  showy  class  of  plants,  with  exceedingly  hand- 
some, rich-colored  flowers,  producing  in  beds  and  mixed  borders  an  unusually  briUiant 
effect,  either  in  distinct  colors,  ribboned  or  mixed  beds.     Half-hardy  annuals. 

408  Convolvulus  Minor  Tricolor.     Rich  violet-purple,  with  white  centre ;  trailer       .        .    .05 

409    Splendens.     Rich  violet ;  white  centre .05 

410    Striped.     Blue  ;  beautifully  striped  with  white ;  trailer 05 

411    Alba.     White;  beautiful  trailer 05 

412  —    Good  Mixed 05 

413  '    Flora  Pleno.    A  new  double  variety ;  from  France 10 

414    '     Monstrosus.     Deep  violet-purple ;  extremely  large  and  handsome  trailer      .        .     .10 

415    Subcoeruleus.     Dove-color;  trailer;  very  pretty;  from  Levant 10 

416    Cantabricus  Stellatus.     Flower  of  a  beautiful  pink,  with  pure  white  double  star 

in  the  centre,  and  are  produced  in  the  greatest  profusion.     It  forms  a  splendid 
bedding-plant,  and  is  exceedingly  elegant  in  hanging-baskets 25 

417    Mauritanicus.     A  beautiful  creeper,  with  silvery  foliage  and  lovely  blue  flowers; 

fine  for  hanging-baskets  and  rock-work 25 

418    Mixed.     Good  assortment  of  colors 05 

419    Extra  Mixed.    All  the  finest  varieties 2s 

COPrVOLTTUL.XJS    (Major).      Nat.  Ord.,  Convolvulacece. 
(See  Morning  Glory.) 

COLiXJM:BI:N"E.      Nat.  Ord.,  Ranunculacex. 
Columbine  in  varieties.    (See  Aquilegia.) 


36  AMATEUR   cultivator's   GUIDE 

NO.  PRICE 

COSM"_AJVTJETTJS.      Nat.  Ord.,  Hydrophyllacece. 
A  neat  little  plant,  with  prettily  fringed  flowers  of  a  somewhat  spreading  habit. 

420  Cosmanihus   Fimbriaius.     Lilac  and  white.     Hardy  annual;    firom   North  America. 

I  foot ^.05 

coiSM:ii>ruM:.    nat.  ord.,  composUa. 

421  Cosmidium    Burridgeanum.      An  elegant  annual;  grows  about  two  feet  high,  with 

beautiful  Coreopsis-like  flowers,  with  remarkable  rich  crimson,  brown  centre, 
and  golden-orange,  yellow  border.  Admirably  adapted  for  brilliant-colored 
groups  or  marginal  lines         .        .       • 10 

COSMIEA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Composite. 

422  Cosmea  Grandiflora.     A  hardy  annual,  with  large  lilac  flowers  of  Dahlia  form.     2  feet    .05 

423  —    Atropurpurea.     Purplish-crimson.     2  feet 05 

COIX.      Nat.  Ord.,  Graminacece. 

424  Coix   Lachryma  (Job's  Tears).     A  very  curious  ornamental  grass,  having  seeds  which 

have  the  appearance  of  large  tears ;  from  East  Indies 05 

COTVS1L.II*.      Nat.  Ord.,  PHmulaceie. 

Favorite,  early,  free-flowering  plants,  which  should  be  extensively  grown  for  filling  the 
beds  and  borders  of  spring  flower-gardens.     Hardy  perennial. 

425  Cowslip,  New  Giant.     Mi.\ed;  very  large.     Three-quarters  foot     ,        .        .        .        .    .10 

426    Fine  mixed.     From  Britain.     Three-quarters  foot 05 

CUCXJlMCIlS  (Ornamental  Cucumber).      Nat.  Ord.,  Cucurbitacea. 

A  most  interesting  tribe  of  plants,  remarkable  for  luxuriance  and  rapidity  of  growth, 
which,  if  the  soil  be  rich,  is  truly  mai-vellous.  Treat  the  same  as  the  cucumber,  and  train 
against  a  wall  or  trellis,  or  in  any  way  that  maybe  desired.  Cucumis  Flexuosus,  commonly 
known  as  the  Snake  Cucumber,  is  most  singularly  interesting  in  its  fmit.  Half-hardy 
annuals. 

427  Cucumis  Acutangulus.     Curious  forms 10 

423    Aradac.     Fruit  small,  growing  in  pairs ;  yellow      .......     .lo 

429    Dipsacus.     Pale-yellow;  Teasle-like ;  fine 10 

430    ■     Flexuosus  (Snake  Cucumber).     Very  peculiar,  growing  three  feet  long  .        .        .    .10 

431    Melochito.     Variegated;  brown  and  yellow 10 

432    Meduliferus.     Scarlet  and  thorny 10 

433    Mixed.     The  above  mixed 10 

CXJCXJKBITA.    (Ornamental  Gourds).      Nat.  Ord.,  Cuctirbitacece. 

The  tribe  of  Cucurbita  or  Gourds  are  well  known  as  producing  some  of  the  most  curiously 
shaped  of  all  fruits,  and  being,  like  the  Cucumis,  of  extremely  rapid  growth,  are  very  desira- 
ble for  covering,  trellis-work  of  arbors,  &c.,  the  varied  and  fantastic  forms  of  the  fruit  add- 
ing a  peculiar  charm  to  the  luxuriance  of  the  foliage. 

434  Cucurbita  Digitata.     A  rapid  grower,  with  fine-cut  foliage  marbled  vrith  white.     The 

fruits  are  a  beautiful  dark-green  striped  with  white.     A  solendid  variety      ,        .    .25 

435    Leucantha  Longissima.     A  curious  variety,  from  four  to  six  feet  long  .        .        .     .10 

436    Melopepo  Variegata.     A  small  variety ;  green  and  yellow 10 

437    Maxima.     Green  and  yellow .     .10 

433    Powder-horn.     Powder-horn-shaped 10 

439    Mixed.     Above  varieties  mixed .        ..10 

(For  other  varieties,  see  Gourds.)  * 

CXJI»H[EA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Lythracece. 

A  highly  ornamental  and  exceedingly  beautiful  genus  of  profuse-blooming  plants,  equally 
valuable  for  the  ornamentation  of  the  flower  house,  drawing-room,  and  flower-garden.  If 
sown  early,  they  can  be  used  for  bedding-plants  the  first  year. 

440  Cuphea  Galcottlana.     A  new  species,  vrith  flowers  nearly  black ;  remarkable         .        .     .25 

441  ^^    Platycentra.     Well-known  variety ;  flowers  scarlet,  black,  and  white ;  fine  for  pot- 

culture    10 

442  ^—    Stpygulosa  (coarse-haired).     Scarlet  and  yellow 10 

4^3    —    Silenoides.     Dark  crimson-brown ;  a  fine  variety.     Half-hardy  annual         .        .     .10 
444    ^—    Zimapanl.     A  new  variety,  with  large  violet-red  flowers 25 


TO   THE    FLOWER   GARDEN,  37 

NO.  PRICE 

CS'CIjA.lIVTHIEItA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Oicurbitaces. 

Curious  bird-shaped  gourds,  of  a  very  ornamental  character  ;  rapid  climbers  ;  thrives  in 
any  rich  soil  in  a  warm  situation.  Very  desirable  for  covering  arbors,  trellis-work,  &c. 
Half-hardy  annuals. 

445  Cyclanthera  Explodens.     An  elegant  new  climber,  as  hardy  and  as  fast  a  grower  as  the 

Cyclanthera  Pedata,  with  handsome  foliage,  and  pretty  oval-shaped  fruits,  explod- 
ing with  a  loud  noise  when  ripe,' and  thus  distributing  their  seeds        .        .         $0.25 

446  — ^    Pedata.     Graceful  slender-habited  climbing-plants,  with  pendant  branches  of  ele- 

gant balloon-like  seed-pods  ;  a  novel  plant,  of  easy  culture.     15  feet   .        .        .     .10 

CYCI^AJVTEIV.      Nat.  Ord.,  PrimidaceiE. 

Few  plants  present  a  more  gay  appearance  in  the  early  spring  months  than  the  Cyclamen. 
From  November  to  May,  they  enliven  the  greenhouse  with  their  singularly  shaped  and 
various-colored  flowers,  often  in  such  masses  as  to  eclipse  many  more  stately  and  conspicu- 
ous objects ;  yet,  with  such  decorative  qualities,  they  are  but  sparingly  cultivated.  Half- 
hardy  perennial. 

447  Cyclamen  Africanum   (Macrophyllum).     White  and  rose;   fine  foliage;   from  Africa. 

Three-quarters  foot •     .25 

448  —    Hederaefolium.     Exceedingly  pretty ;  from  Britain.     Half  foot 25 

449    Persicum.     White  and  pink;   a  charming  sweet-scented  variety;  fi-om  Cyprus. 

Half  foot 25 

450    Vernum.     A  splendid  variety 25 

451     Mixed 25 

CYTISUS.       Nat.   Ord.,  Leguminosete. 

An  esctreraely  useful  free-flowering,  ornamental  tribe  of  shrubs,  equally  valuable  for  the 
decoration  of  the  conservatory,  drawing-room,  and  flower-garden  ;  succeeding  in  any  ordi- 
nary soil.     Greenhouse  shrubs. 

452  Cytisus  Atileyanus.     A  splendid  shrub 25 

453    Ramosissimus  Superbus.     Beautiful  yellow ;  from  Spain 25 

CYPRESlS  TTilVE   (Ipomea  Quamoclit).      Nat.  Ord.,  Convolvtdaccie. 

454  Cypress  Vine,    Scarlet.      A  tender,  climbing  annual,  with  graceful  foliage  and  scar- 

let flowers :    seed  should  not  be  planted  in  open  ground  before  the   last  of 
May  or  first  of  June.     15  feet 05 

455  —    White.     Variety  of  the  preceding 05 

456    Rosea.     Rose-color 05 


Liliputian  or  bouquet  dahlia.     (See  next  page.) 


38 


AMATEUR   CULTIVATOR  S   GUIDE 


""•  PRICE 

I>A.TH^1LA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Compositte. 

A  noble  autumn-flowering  plant.    The  seed  offered  by  us  has  been  saved  from  one  of 
the  best  prize  collections.     Half-hardy  perennial. 

457  Dahlias,  Good  Mixed.     A  fine  assortment  of  colors Jo.io 

458    Extra  Fine.     Saved  from  a  choice  prize  collection 25 

459  —     Lilipuiian.     Dwarf  variety ;  beautiful 25 

I>A.ISY.      Nat.  Ord.,  Composite. 

(See  Bellis  Perennis.) 

r>A.TJUEjVTO]NTA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Leguminosce. 

Very  handsome,  free-flowering,  elegant  greenhouse  shrubs,  succeeding  in  sandy  loam. 

460  Daubentonia  Punlcea.     Vermilion ;  from  Spain.    4  feet 25 

46 1  ——    Tripetiana.    Scarlet ;  from  Buenos  Ayres.    3  feet 25 


DATURA  WRicHTii  (one-fifth  natural  size). 

I>A.TXJI1A..      Nat.  Ord.,  Solattacea. 

A  tribe  of  highly  ornamental  plants,  producing  large,  sweet-scented,  trumpet-shaped  flow- 
ers of  the  most  attractive  character,  and  succeeding  in  most  any  rich  soil.  The  roots  may 
be  preserved  in  and  through  the  winter  in  a  dry  cellar.     Half-hardy  perennials. 


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462  Datura,  Wright's,  op   Meteloides  (Datura  Wrightii).      A  beautiful  plant,  producing 

flo\\ers  which  are  of  extraordinary  size,  pure  white  at  the  centre,  and  passing  im- 
perceptibly to  a  lilac-blue  at  the  border.  The  roots  can  be  taken  up  in  the  au- 
tumn, and  preserved  through  the  winter,  in  the  same  manner  as  the  Dahlia.  2  to 
3  feet $0.10 

463    Carthageniensis.      A  new  variety;   comes  highly  recommended,  and  described 

as  having  very  large  flowers ;  white.     3  feet 10 

464   Humilis    Flore  Pleno.     Double-yellow 25 

465    Chlorantha.      A  magnificent  new  variety,  producing  a  profusion  of  deep 

golden-yellow  flowers,  very  large,  double,  and  sweet-scented ;  in  bloom  a  long 

time.     2  feet 25 

466    Fastuosa  Alba.     Double-white.     2  feet 10 

467  —    Violacea.     Violet-double.     2  feet 10 

I>ElL.I»HIlVITJ]Vr.      Nat.  Ord.,  Ranunculaceee. 

A  highly  ornamental  genus  of  splendid  profuse-flowering  plants,  of  an  unusually  high 
decorative  character.  When  planted  in  large  beds  or  groups,  their  gorgeous  spikes  of  flow- 
ers, of  almost  endless  shades,  from  pearl-white  to  the  very  richest  and  deepest  blue,  render 
them  the  most  conspicuous  and  striking  objects  in  the  flower-garden  or  pleasure-ground. 
They  delight  in  a  deep,  highly  enriched  soil.  Willi  the  exception  of  Delphinium  Cardio- 
petalum,  they  are  all  hardy  perennials. 

468  Delphinium,  Chinese.     Finest  mixed;   one  of  the  most  desirable  of  the  tribe.   2jft:.  ..     .05 

469  — —    Cardiopetaium.      Deep-blue;    heart-shaped.      Hardy  annual;    fi-om   Pyrenees. 

I  foot 05 

470  ^—    Coelestimum  Grandiflorum.     Celestial  blue  ;  long  spikes ;  very  handsome.   3  feet    .25 

471    Elatum  (Bee  Larkspur).     Blue.     3  feet 05 

472    Formosum.     New  flowers;  large  color;  exquisite  blue,  with  white;  will  flower 

the  first  season  from  seeds ;  finest  of  the  tribe.     2  feet 10 

473    Grandiflorum.     Dark-blue;  fine 10 

474    Hybridum.     Fine  mixed.     3  feet 10 

475     Intermedia.     Blue ;  a  fine  variety.     3  feet 05 

476    Iveryanum.     Deep-blue;  extra.     3  feet .     .10 

477     Perfecta  Plena.     Light-blue 10 

478    Punicea.     Reddish-purple.     3  feet 25 

479    Wheelerii.     Fine-blue.     3  feet 10 

480    Hendersonii.     Splendid,  large  blue  flowers ;  extra  fine.     25  feet 10 

48  I    Alroviolaceum.     Dark-violet 10 

I>IGrITA.IjIS    (Foxglove).      Nat.  Ord.,  ScroJ>hulayiacea. 

Tlie  Digitalis  are  too  well  known  to  need  description.  They  are  all  useful  and  ornamental 
for  general  flower-garden  purposes,  and  may  be  introduced  into  the  shrubbery  with  fine 
effect,  as  their  tall,  spire-like  spikes,  crowned  with  tlieir  large  thimble  or  bell-shaped  flowers, 
will  contrast  finely  with  the  green  foliage  of  the  shrubs.  They  are  all  hardy  biennials, 
from  three  to  four  feet  high. 

482  Digitalis,  Good  Mixed.     A  fine  assortment  of  colors 05 

483  Extra  iSlixed.     All  the  newest  kinds.     3  feet 10 

434  Grandiflora.     Large-flowered;  yellow.     3  feet 10 

405  Purpurea.     Common  purple  variety.     3  feet 05 

486  Alba.     Pure  white.     3  feet 05 

437  Ferruginea.     Brown.     2  feet 10 

488  Aurea.     Golden.     3  feet 03 

439  Lutea.     Yellow.     3  feet .     .05 

490  ^-^    Gloxinioides.     New  and  beautiful  gloxinia-shaped  flowers ;  extra  spotted.     3  feet    .10 

491     Cantua.     White,  tipped  with  black 10 

492    Hybrida.     Pink;  new  and  fine 10 

r>II>Yl\i:OCAm»XTB.       Nat.  Ord.,  Cyrtandaceit. 

Exceedingly  pretty  greenhouse  plant,  flowering  in  bunches ;  succeeding  best  in  light 
peaty  soil. 

493  Didymocarpus  Humboldtianus.     Blue;  very  pretty 50 


DIDISCUS  C^RULEA, 


I>IDISCUS.       Nat.  Ord.,   Umhellifera;. 

494  Did!scus  Caerulea.     Blue;  a  distinct  and  elegant  plant;  from  Australia.     Half-hardy 

annual,     i  foot $o.  lo 

IHLAJVTHTJS.      Nat.  Ord.,  CaryophyllaceiB. 

A  maj^ificent  genus,  which  embraces  some  of  the  most  popular  flowers  in  cultivation. 
The  Carnation,  Picotee,  Pink,  and  Sweet  William,  all  "household  words,"  belong  to  this 
genus.  The  Chinese  varieties  may  be  considered  the  most  beautiful  and  effective  of  our 
hardy  annuals ;  the  double  and  single  varieties,  with  their  rich  and  varied  colors,  in  beds  or 
masses,  are  remarkably  attractive  ;  while  the  recently  introduced  species,  Dianthus  Hedde- 
wigii  and  Dianthus  Laciniatus,  with  their  large  and  rich-colored  flowers,  three  to  four 
inches  in  diameter,  close,  compact  habit,  and  profusion  of  bloom,  are  unsurpassed  for 
effectiveness  in  beds  and  mixed  borders. 

495  Dianthus  Caryophyllus.     (See  Carnation  Pink) 05 

496    Barbafus.     (See  Sweet  William) 05 

497    Atrorubens.     Dark-red;  handsome;  hardy  biennial ;  flowers  first  year  from  seed. 

I  foot 10 

498  -^—    Chinensis  (Indian  Pink).     Mixed  biennials  of  great  beauty ;  blooms  the  first  year 

from  seed ;  perfectly  hardy,  and  flowers  strong  the  second  year.  The  colors  are 
exceedingly  rich ;  crimson  and  darker  shades  of  that  color,  approaching  to  black, 
are  often  combined  in  the  same  flower,  with  edgings  of  white,  pink,  and  other 
colors  ;  about  one  foot  high,  and  of  the  easiest  culture 05 

499    Fine  Double,  Mixed.     Same  as  above  ;  selected  from  finest  double  flowers    .10 

500    Alba.     Double-white;  verj' fine 10 

501     Marginsta.     White  and  rose-striped      .         . 10 

502    Albus   PIctus.      White-marbled,  with  rose ;   beautifully  fringed.      Hardy 

annual     .         .         .         .   • 10 

503    Heddew/ig's.     A  most  beautiful  new  variety.     The  whole  plant  is  scarcely 

one  foot  high,  and  very  bushy  ;  whilst  always  thirty  or  forty  flowers  are  at  once 
in  blossom.  The  flowers  are  very  large,  from  two  to  three  inches  in  diameter,  of 
a  most  beautiful  shape,  and  of  a  variety  and  brilliancy  of  colors  quite  unsurpassed 
in  pinks,  from  white  mottled  with  rose,  and  purplish-red,  with  dark  centre,  to  vel- 
vety carmine-crimson,  dark  blood-red,  and  mottled  and  shaded  with  maroon  and 
velvety-black.     Hardy  annual 10 

504    Heddewin's,   New   Double.     A  new  variety  of  this  splendid  new  Pink, 

having  beautiful  double  flowers,  instead  of  the  single.     Hardy  annual         .        .     .25 


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505     Dianihus  Chinensis  Laciniaius.     A  beautiful  variety.     The  colors  are  pure  white,  flesh, 

rose,  various  shades  of  red,  carmine,  violet,  purple,  and  rich  maroon,  some  being 

salts,  others  striped  and  spotted ;  all  verj'  delicately  cut  or  fringed.    Hardy  ann.  $o.  lo 

506    Laciniaius,  fl.  pi.     A  double  variety  of  the  preceding ;  very  fine         .        .     .23 

507    Imperialis,  fl.  pi.     MLxed;  a  fine  double  variety ;  annuals;  from  China       .        .     .10 

503    Alba.     Wliite,  hardy  perennial ;  from  Britain 10 

509    Rubra.     Pink;  very  fine;  hardy  perennial 10 

510    HIspanicus.     Finest  mixed ;  fi-om  Spain.     Hardy  annual 05 

511    Hybridus  Corymbosus.     A  beautiful  new  hybrid  ;  large  double  flower         .        .     .10 

512    Moschatus  (double  garden-pink).     Finest  double-mixed ;  hardy  perermial      .        .     .10 

513    Plumarius  (Pheasant-eye  Pink).     White  or  pink,  with  dark  eye.     The  flowers  are 

deeply  £i-inged  or  feathered  ;  very  fragrant.     Hardy  perennial 05 

514    —    Veitchii  (Veitchs  Hybrid).     Beautiful  cluster  of  flowers;  pure  white,  with  crimson 

centre.     Hardy  perennial 10 

515    Dunnetii  Superba.     A  beautiful  hybrid  variety,  with  corymbs  of  very  rich  dark- 

crimson  flowers.     I  foot 10 

516    Garnlerianus  (Ganiier's  Pink).      A  beautiful  upright-growing  variety,  flowering 

fi-eely  through  the  summer ;  mixed  colors,     i  J  feet 10 

517    Gutiatus.     Red  and  white ;  very  dwarf ;  fine  for  edgings 10 

513    Incarnatus.     Rich  crimson-scarlet jo 

I>OI>EC^TITTROjV   (A.MERICAN  Cowslip).      Nat.  Ord.,  Primulacea. 

519     Dodecatheon  Media.     A  pretty  little  border-plant,  with  flowers  similar  to  the  Cyclamen. 

Mixed;  red  and  white.     1  foot 25 

I>03L<ICH0S    (Hyacinth  Bean).    Nat.  Ord.,  Leguminosa. 

Beautiful  climbing-plants ;  flowers  in  clusters ;  treatment  much  the  same  as  the  common 
bean.     Tender  annuals. 

520    Dolichos  Lablab.     Purple;  from  East  Indies 05 

52  1    Alba.     White;  from  East  Indies 05 

522    Mixed.     The  above  varieties  mixed 05 

523    Giganteus.     A  hardy  ornamental  climber ;  from  East  Indies 10 

lilCTAJMnNTJS    (Fraxinella).      Nat.  Ord.,  Rutacea. 

A  very  fine  hardy  perennial.     The  leaves  have  a  very  pleasant  smell,  like  lemon-peel, 
when  rubbed.     The  seeds  often  remain  in  the  gi-ound  several  months  before  vegetating. 

524     Dictamnus  Alba.     White;  from  south  of  Europe.     2  feet 05 

525     Rubra.     Crimson  ;  from  south  of  Europe.     2  feet 05 

DKCCIiE^IOC^VIinJS.      Nat.  Ord.,  Bignoniacece. 

(See  Calampelis  Scabra.) 

(See  Aubergine.) 

EK,YST3rU3r.      Nat.  Ord.,  Cmci/era. 

Very  show)',  free-flowering,  handsome  hardy  annuals:  very  effective  in  beds,  mixed  bor- 
ders, or  ribbons  ;  succeed  in  any  light,  rich  soil.     Hardy  annuals. 

528     Erysimum    Arkansanum.      Sulphur-yellow;    very  handsome;    from    North  America. 

ijfeet 10 

527    Barbarianum  Variegatum.     Yellow  foliage ;  prettily  variegated,     i^feet    .        .     .10 

523    —    Peroffskianum.     0»ange  ;  very  showy ;  from  Palestine.     1 5  feet 03 

ETTCAT.YI»TTJ!S    (Gum-Tree).       l^i at.  Oiir,.,  My rtacea. 

A  tall  and  handsome  fast-growing  greenhouse  shrub,  suitable  for  conservatory  decoration ; 
thrives  in  peat  and  sandy  loam. 

529     Eucalyptus  Florlbunda.     White:  firom  Holland.     10  feet 25 

EI»J^CKIS.      Nat.  Ord.,  Epacridacete. 

A  well-known  genus  of  extremely  beautiful  and  interesting  plants,  flowering  most  pro- 
fusely during  the  winter.     Greenhouse  shrub. 

530     Epacris,  Fine  Mixed.     Saved  from  a  splendid  collection 25 

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DSniCA.  (Heath).      Nat.  Ord.,  Ericaceee, 

A  well-known  genus  of  extremely  beautiful  and  interesting  plants,  flowering  most  pro- 
fusely, and  especially  effective  from  their  compact,  close  habit  of  growth.  Both  the  hardy 
and  greenhouse  varieties  require  a  sandy  peat. 

531  Ericas,  Finest  Mixed.     A  choice  selection ;  from  Cape  of  Good  Hope.     2  feet     .         $0.25 

ERYTPIKIIVA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Legumhiosce. 

A  magnificent  genus  of  half-hardy  shrubs,  with  fine  leaves,  and  beautiful,  brilliant  scarlet 
flowers,  bonie  on  spikes  from  one  to  one  and  a  half  feet  long.  They  may  be  taken  up  iif  the 
fall,  and  kept  in  perfect  preservation  during  the  winter  in  a  dry  cellar,  the  lOOts  covered 
with  half  dry  earth :  when  taken  up,  the  branches  should  be  well  cut  back,  say  to  within 
four  inches  of  the  previous  year's  growth.  Plant  them  out  in  May,  and  they  vrill  flower 
beautifully  three  or  four  times  in  the  course  of  the  summer. 

532  Erythrina  Corallodendron  (Coral-tree).     Scarlet;  from  West  Indies.     10  feet       .        .     .25 

533    Henderson!!.     Scarlet.    4  feet 25 

534    Laurifolia.     Scarlet;  from  South  America.    4  feet 25 

535    Crista  Galll.     Scarlet;  from  Brazil.     10  feet 23 

ESCHSCHOILTZIjI..      Nat.  Ord.,  Papaveracea. 

Annual  plants,  with  show^  flowers :  natives  of  California  ;  on  which  account,  the  first 
species  introduced  was  called  the  California  Poppy  ;  exceedingly  profuse,  blossoming  from 
June  until  frost.     Hardy  annual. 

536  Eschscholtzia   California.     Bright  yellow,  with  rich  orange  centre;    from  California. 

I  foot 05 

537    Com  pacta.     Yellow  and  orange  ;  from  California,     i  foot 05 

538    Crocea.     Deep  orange  ;  from  California 05 

539    Alba.     White;  from  California 05 

540    Tenuifolia.    Primrose,  with  orange  centre  ;  very  compact ;  from  California.  Half  ft.   .03 

EUd-rA-HIDrCTM:.      Nat.   Ord.,  Onagracem. 

Exceedingly  pretty,  profuse-flowering,  compact-growing  plants,  very  effective  for  bedding, 
edging,  or  ribboning  ;  succeeds  in  cominon  garden  soil.     Hardy  annuals. 

541  Eucharidlum  Grandiflorum.      Deep  rose-shaded  pink,     i  foot 10 

542    Album.     Pure  white :  beautiful 10 

543    Roseum.     Rose;  very  pretty 10 

EK.A.OIIOSTIS.      Nat.  Ord.,  Gramineas. 

Ornamental  grasses  ;  suitable  for  winter  bouquets. 

544  Eragrostis  Elegans  (Love-grass).     From  south  of  Europe 03 

545     Cyljndrlfolia.      From   China .03 

EIlIA.lVTinjlS.      Nat.  Ord.,  Graminea. 

546  Epianthus  Ravennse.    This  is  a  bold-looking,  reed-like  grass,  from  four  to  six  feet  high, 

with  a  fine  foliage,  resembling  much  in  appearance  the  Pampas  grass ;  rare. 
Half-hardy  perennial ;  from  south  of  Europe 23 

ELEUSIIVE.      Nat.  Ord.,  Gramitiea. 

Ornamental  grasses ;  light  and  graceful. 

547  Eleusine  Coracana.     From  East  Indies 10 

548    Indicum.     From  East  Indies 10 

EXJTOC^V.      Nat.  Ord.,  Hydrpphyllacea. 

Showy,  free-flowering  plants,  suitable  for  beds  or  mixed  borders ;  succeeds  in  any  light, 
rich  soil.     Hardy  annuals. 

549  Eutoca   Alba    Stricta.     White,  striped  with  blue.     1  foot 10 

550    Multiflora.     Lavender,     i  foot 05 

551     Ortgiesiana.     Quite  new  ;  from  Mexico ;  flower  light,  and  dark-lilac  with  white    .     .23 

552    Wrangeliana.     Lilac;  pretty 03 

EXJC1VI33E.      Nat.  Ord.,  Loasacete. 

A  charming  golden-blossomed  plant :  alike  eflfective  and  showy  in  mixed  borders  or  groi^Ti 
in  pots  for  conservatory  decoration.     Succeeds  in  a  light,  rich  soil.     Half-hardy  annual. 
564    Eucnide  Bartonoides.     Primrose;  from  Mexico to 


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EUPJLTOPtlXJl^r.    Nat.  Ord.,  Compositm. 
A  pretty  class  of  herbaceous  plants,  with  bunches  of  showy  floweis.     Hardy  perennials. 

565  Eupatorium  Argeratoides.     White ;  fine  for  border        ......         Jo.io 

566    Fraserii.     White;  from  Carolina,    ij  feet 10 

567    Corymbosum.     Blue;  from  Europe,    i  foot 10 

563  ——  Aromatica.     White;  large  heads.    2  feet 10 

569  — —  Superbum.     White;  new  species ;  fine.   2  feet 10 

ETERlVAJLi   nL.OA\nEIlB.      Nat.  Ord.,  ContposUa. 

(See  Helichrysum  and  Xeranthemum.) 

EXJPHOPimjV.      Nat.  Ord.,  EupJiorhiacea. 

57  I     Euphorbia  Variegata.     A  very  pretty  variegated  foliaged  plant.     Tender  annual  .        .    .05 

FEiNZI.iT A..      Nat.  Ord.,  PoUmoniacece. 

A  splendid,  profuse-blooming,  neat  little  plant  of  dwarf  growth,  very  effective  in  small 
beds,  vases,  or  rustic  baskets  or  boxes  for  conservatoiy  or  window  decoration ;  remains  in 
flower  the  whole  summer ;  thrives  best  iu  a  light,  rich  soil,  and  requires  to  be  well  supplied 
with  moisture. 

572  Fenzlia  Dianthiflora.     Rosy-lilac,  crimson  centre,  with  yellow  anthers ;   hardy  annual ; 

from  California.     15  feet 25 

rEXilVS.      Nat.  Ord.,  Polypodiacea. 

This  graceful  and  magnificent  tribe  is  too  well  known  and  highly  appreciated  to  need  de- 
scription. From  the  seeds  we  offer,  tlie  amateur  has  the  certainty  of  raising  many  elegant 
and  graceful  varieties.     Delights  in  peaty,  sandy  soil. 

573  Ferns  Adianiums.     Fine  mixed         . 25 

574    Pleris  Argyrea.     Beautifully  variegated  with  silver 25 

575     Golden  and  Silver.     Finest  Mixed 23 

576     Mixed.     Choicest  greenhouse  and  stove  varieties 25 

FA-BIA-iXA..       Nat.  Ord.,  Solanacece. 

A  handsome  Erica-like  greenhouse  shrub,  a  profuse  bloomer,  and  of  the  easiest  culture. 
Thrives  best  in  sandy  peat. 

577  Fabiania  Imbricata.     White;  from  Chili.     2  feet 25 

IT'EVEIIFI^'W    (Pyrethrum).      Compositce. 

Handsome,  fi-ee-flowering,  highly  ornamental  plants,  producing  a  fine  effect  in  the  mixed 
flower  and  shrubbery  borders.     Succeeds  in  any  rich  soil. 

578  Feverfew,   Double  White.     A  beautiful  bedding  plant,  blooming  all  the  season  ;  halt- 

hardy.     1  foot lO 

FLOS    J\.I>0]VIS.       Nat.  Ord.,  Ranunculacca. 
580     Flos  Adonis.     Handsome  foliage,  with  blood-red  flowers ;  very  pretty.     Hardy  annual .     .05 

r'OIlG-Ea''-M:i:-lVOT.       Nat.  Ord.,  Bora^maca. 
(See  Myosotis.) 

r'I?,A.XLI]VELI.<A..      Nat.  Ord.,  Rutaxece. 

(See  Dictamnus.) 

F0XG1L.0V:E:.       Nat.  Ord.,  Scroplmlariacea. 

(See  Digitalis.) 

FUEjVCH    HOXEYSUCItEE.      Nat.  Ord.,  Le^minosa. 

584  French  Honeysuckle  (//i'(/j'jar«w)  Mixed.     A  fine  border-plant ;  red  and  white  mixed; 

from  Italy.     Hardy  perennial.     3  feet 05 

FXJCITSIA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Onagraceie. 

These  beautiful  plants  are  natives  of  South  America,  and  have,  until  lately,  been  treated 
as  greenhouse  plants  ;  but  the  greater  number  are  now  considered  among  the  more  orna- 
mental of  our  hardy  exotics  ;  they  grow  freely  in  the  open  ground,  and  enliven  our  flower- 
gardens  during  the  whole  summer  with  their  beautiful  flowers.     Half-hardy  perennials. 

585  Fuchsia.     From  named  varieties  ;  superb 50 

586    Good  Mixed.     Including  many  fine  varieties 25 


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FUJ^fltl^V   (Day  Lily).      Nat.  Ord.,  Liliaceie. 

58^     Funkia  Ccerulea.     Veiy  showy  hardy  border-plant,  with  blue  flower.     i|  feet        .         $o.io 

588    Liliastrum.     Lilac-variegated  foliage,     i  J  feet lo 

590    Sieboldil.     Light-blue ;  fine.     i|  feet lo 

GrA-ILLA-TlIU^.      Nat.  Ord.,  Cotnpositce. 

Showy  and  universally  admired  plants,  and  among  the  gayest  omaments  of  summer  flower- 
ing annuals  ;  of  the  easiest  culture.     Will  thrive  in  almost  any  garden-soil  or  situation,  and 
fine  for  masses.     Hardy  annual. 

59  1     Gaillardia  Picta  (painted).     Orange,  red,  and  yellow  ;  fine,     i  foot 05 

592    Alba  Marginaia.     White-edged;  fine 05 

593    Plata  Coccinea.     Scarlet;  very  showy 10 

594    Grandlflora  Hybrida.     Rich  crimson  and  yellow  flowers ;  very  large     .        .        .     .10 

595    Rlchardsonil.     Orange,  with  brown  centre  ;  very  fine.     1 5  feet lo 

596    Wellsiana.     Yellow  and  red ;  fine,     ijfeet 10 

597    Mixed.     The  above  varieties  mi.xed 10 

G-A.XJKA..       Nat.  Ord.,  Onagrariw. 

A  plant  of  light  and  graceful  habit,  with  spikes  of  white  and  red-tinted  flowers ;  a  proftise 
bloomer.     Hafi'-hardy  annual. 

600     Gaura  Lindheimeril.     Very  pretty.     2  feet 10 

GrA-I^EGt-A.   (Goat's  Rue).      Nat.  Ord.,  Leguminosa. 

Very  pretty  pea-shaped  flower ;  of  easy  culture.     Hardy  perennial. 

601     Galega  Lilacina.     Fine  lilac.     2  feet 10 

602    Orlentalls.     White.     2^ 10 

603    Offilclnalls.     White.     3  feet 10 

OA.K,I>OQXJIA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Labiatce. 

A  pretty  dwarf-gi'owing  plant,  continuing  in  bloom  for  several  months;  well  worth  culti- 
vating on  account  of  its  large,  showy  flowers.     Hardy  perennial. 

604    Gardoquia  Betonicoldes.     Pink ;  from  Mexico.     3  feet 10 

OERA.]VI'U3i:    (Pelarginhjm).     Nat.  Ord.,  Geraniacea. 

There  are  few  plants  more  easily  grown,  or  that  better  repay  the  care  of  the  cultivator, 
than  geraniums,  or,  as  they  are  more  properly  called,  jjelargonums.    The  seeds  we  offer  are 
selected  with  great  care  from  some  of  the  finest  collections  in  Europe,  and  may  be  depended 
upon  as  being  the  finest  in  every  respect.     Half-hardy  perennials. 

605    Geranium,  Good  Mixed 10 

606    Finest  Mixed.     Saved  from  the  finest  fancy  varieties 25 

607    French  Hybrids  ((^(//W'i).     New  spotted  varieties ;  very  fine 25 

608    Scarlet.     Very  fine  for  bedding  and  pot-culture 10 

6  10    Mixed.     Saved  from  a  named  collection  of  scarlet,  salmon,  rose,  and  white  flower- 

mg  varieties 25 

OESIVEK^V.       Nat.  Ord.,  Gesneraccce. 

Showy  hothouse  plants,  generally  with  scarlet  flowers  :  they  require  a  light,  rich  soil. 
Perennial  bulbs. 

611     Gesnera,  Finest  Mixed.     A  fine  collection,  embracing  an  assortment  of  colors     .        .     .25 

GEUai.      Nat.  Ord.,  Rosacea. 

Very  showy,  long-blooming,  hardy  plants ;  succeed  best  in  a  sandy  loam.     Hardy  pe- 

6  12    Geum  Cocclneum.     Scarlet;  from  Chili.     2  feet 10 

613    Superbum.     Scarlet;  a  fine  variety;  from  Chili.     2  feet 10 

614    Grandlflora.     A  fine,  large-flowered  variety    ........     .10 

615    Macrophyllum.     A  fine  new  variety 10 

OEIVTIA-IVA..       Nat.  Ord.,  Gentianacees. 

Very  useftil  perennials.     Gentiana  Acaulis,  which  has  large,  deep-blue  gloxinia-shaped 
kinds  make  interesting  rock-plants. 

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616  Geniiana  Acaulis.     Beautiful  blue ;  from  Wales.     One-quarter  foot        .        .        .         J0.05 

617  —    Asclepiadea  {swallozu-iuoti).     Blue;  fine;  from  Australia.    One-quarter  foot     .    .05 

61  8  —    Cruciata.     Dark-blue  ;  flowers  in  cluster 05 

619  Mixed.    Above  varieties  mixed       .        ' i» 


GAILLARDIA. 

OA.ZA.1VIA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Compositts. 

Amongst  the  most  effective  of  bedding  plants  ;  its  brilliantly  colored  and  strikingly  marked 
flowers  are  produced  in  great  abundance,  and  are  very  effective  for  beds  or  ribboning ;  very 
beautiful.     Half-hardy  perennial. 

620  Gazania  Splendens.     From  Cape  of  Good  Hope,    i  foot 23 

GtIIjIA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Polemoniacece. 

This  is  a  very  pleasing  family  of  annuals  ;  may  be  sowrn  at  any  time,  and  will  bloom  in 
almost  any  situation.    The  flowers  are  disposed  m  panicles  or  clusters  ;  and,  from  i'ts  neat 
growth,  it  is  admirably  adapted  for  culture  either  in  masses  or  detached  patches.     The 
three-colored  variety  is  the  prettiest,  and  lasts  the  longest  in  bloom.     Hardy  annual. 
620j  Gilia  Achilloefolia.     Lilac;  from  California,     i J  foot 10 

621    ^—    Alba.     A  very  fine  variety,  with  pure  white  flowers 10 

622    California.     Pale-lilac.     15  feet 03 


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623  Gilia  Capiiata.     Sky-blue.     Three-quarters  foot $0.05 

624  — —     Laciniata.     A  distinct  variety,  blooming  in  the  corymbose  form ;  blue.    Three- 

quarters  foot 25 

625    Tricolor.    Yellow  eye,  surrounded  by  a  purple  ring  bordered  by  pale-blue,     i  ft.  .     .05 

626  — —    Rosea.     Flowers,  rosy-tinted.     Three-quarters  foot 05 

O-LA.IHOIL.XJS.      Nat.  Ord.,  Irldacex. 

627  Gladiolus  Gandavensis,   Mixed.     The  seeds  we  offer  of  this  beautiful  summer-flowering 

bulb  were  saved  from  an  amateur  collection  of  prize  varieties,  and  may  be  relied 
upon  as  being  of  superior  quality.  Half-hardy  bulbs.  We  would  also  call  atten- 
tion to  our  list  of  Gladiolus  and  summer-flowering  bulbs     25 

GLOBE    AIM[A.i:iA.IVTriXJH.      Nat.  Ord.,  Amarantacece. 

The  Globes  are  well  known,  and  much  admired  for  their  ornamental  effect  in  the  garden, 
and  are  liighly  prized  for  their  heads  of  flowers,  which,  if  gathered  before  they  are  too  far 
advanced,  will  retain  their  beauty  for  several  years.  The  seeds  are  rather  slow  to  vegetate 
in  the  open  ground,  the  orange  in  pafticular,  which  seldom,  starts  without  bottom  heat, 
and  then  very  reluctantly.     Tender  annual. 

623    Globe  Km^Tzn\^\M%  (Gomphrc7ia).     Crimson ;  fine.     2  feet 05 

630    Variegated.     From  India.     2  feet 05 

63  I    White.     From  India.     2  feet 05 

632    Orange  {Hoveyii).     From  New  Mexico.    2  feet  . 05 

633    Flesh-color.     From  India.    2  feet 05 

G-ILiOXirsriA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Gesneraceie. 

A  superb  genus  of  stove-plants,  producing  in  great  profusion  beautiful  flowers  of  the  rich- 
est and  most  beautiful.    Thrives  best  in  sandy  peat  and  loam.     Hothouse  bulbs. 

634  Gloxinia  Erecta.     Saved  from  a  fine  collection 50 

635     Finest  Hybrid.     From  finest-named  flowers 50 

636     Good  Mixed 25 

0]VA.I»IIA.3L.IXJM:.      Nat.  Ord.,  Compositte. 
Fine  everlasting  flowers,  useful  for  making  dry  bouquets ;  will  grow  in  any  common  garden 
soil.     Half-hardy  annual. 

637  Gnaphalium   Fcetidum.     Yellow.     2  feet 10 

GOr>ETIA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Onagrcecete. 

All  the  varieties  of  Godetia  are  well  worth  growing,  and  indeed  no  garden  can  be  said  to 
be  complete  without  them  :  their  profuseness  of  bloom  and  dehcate  tints  of  color  have  long 
rendered  them  universal  favorites. 

638  Godetia  Alba.     Pure  white.     \\  feet 05 

639  Bifrons.       Rose-lilac,  blotched  with  carmine 05 

640  fnsignis.     Red  lilac-purple  blotches . 05 

641  Lindleyana.     Peach-lilac;  carmine  centre 05 

642  Rubicunda.      Rosy-lilac,  with  ruby  centre 05 

643    Splendens.     This  is  a  very  fine  variety,  differing  fi-om  the  preceding ;  larger, 

brighter  color 25 

644  The   Bride.     Cup-shaped  blossom  of  pure  white,  with  a  broad  and  brilliant 

crimson  ring  at  base  of  corolla 25 

645    Mixed.     The  above  mixed ;  choice 25 

646    Mixed,     Fine  mixed 05 

GOXJni>S.      Nat.  Ord.,  Cjicurbitacece. 

The  tribe  of  Gourds  is  known  as  producing  some  of  the  most  curiously  shaped  of  all 
fiaiits,  and,  being  of  extremely  rapid  growth,  are  very  desirable  for  covering  the  trellis-work 
of  arbors,  &c.  ;  the  varied  and  fantastic  forms  of  the  fruit  adding  a  peculiar  charm  to  the 
luxuriance  of  the  foliage.     Tender  annual. 

647  Gourds,   Bottle.     A  very  useful  variety 05 

643    Pear-shaped.     Two-colored 05 

649    Apple-striped.     Very  ornamental 10 

650  —    Egg-shaped.     Resembling  an  egg 10 

651    Hercules'  Club.    Club-shaped;  curious lo 

652  — —    Long-fruited.    Some  very  fine  ones 10 


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PRICE       1    1 

653 
354 
655 

3. 10 
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OIl^]MC3I^P»J'THES.      Nat.  Ord.,  Crassulacem. 

A  charming,  profuse-flowering  class  of  miniature  plants,  with  beautiful  star-shaped  flowers, 
delighting  in  warm,  sunny  situations,  and  especially  effective  in  rock-work,  rustic-baskets,  or 
edging.     Half-hardy  annual. 

656 

Grammanthes  Geniianoides.     Rich  orange-scarlet ;  from  Cape  of  Good  Hope.    4  ft.. 

•  as 

657 

—    Cinnabarina.     Crimson-scarlet.     Quarter  foot 

•23 

658 

.25      1 

OYNEKIXJM:    (Pamp.^s  Grass).      Nat.  Ord.,  CraminciceiB. 

660 

Gynerium  Argenteum  (Pampas  Grass).    This  is,  without  exception,  the  most  stately 
growing  species  of  grass  known.    In  stature  it  rivals  the  Bamboo,  attaining,  in  its 
native  plains  (South  America),  from  ten  to  fifteen  feet  in  height.     Splendid  speci- 
mens, 10  feet  high,  with  ten  to  twenty  spikes  of  flowers,  were  exhibited  last  year 
at  the  exhibition  of  the  Massachusetts  Horticultural  Society.     In  northern  lati- 
tudes, it  should  be  protected  in  winter  by  removing  to  the  cellar  or  cold  frame. 
South  of  Washington  it  will   probably  prove  hardy.      Half-hardy  perennial. 

GIiA.]N"GrEA..       Nat.  Ord.,  Graminaceo!. 

661 

Grangea  Maderaspatana.    A  beautiful  variety  of  ornamental  grass,     i  foot    . 
G-YI?SOI»HIIL.A..      Nat.  Ord.,  Caryophyllacece. 

A  pretty,  free-flowering,  elegant  little  plant,  best  adapted  for  rustic  rock-work,  and  edg- 
ng  ;  succeeding  in  any  garden  soil. 

10 

6S2 

Gypsophila  Elegant  (Gypsophila  Elegans).       Small,  starrj',  purple  and  white  flowers. 

663 

^—     Rose-colored.     A  variety  of  the  preceding,  with  rose-colored  flowers.     Hardy 

664 

■05 

Muralis.     Beautiful  dwarf  plant,  neat  and  pretty,  with  small  flowers,  which  com- 

pletely cover  the  plant.     Hardy  annual.     Half  foot 

.10 

665 

Paniculata.     White,  in  large  panicles.     Hardy  perennial 

.10 

666 

667 

668 

Steven).     White ;  in  corymbs ;  fine  for  bouquets.     Hardy  perennial.     2  feet . 

IIA.I3I10THA.M:]N-"LrS.      Nat.  Ord.,  Solatiace^. 

Exceedingly  handsome  greenhouse  shrubs,  with  beautiful  bunches  of  brilliant-colored  flow- 
ers of  a  waxy  appearance,  especially  useful  for  winter  and  spring  decoration  of  the  conserva- 
ory  or  drawing-room.     Half-hardy  shrubs. 

.10 

063 

l-iabrothamnus  Elegans.     Beautiful  carmine ;  from  Mexico.     6  feet       .... 

•25 

670 

—    Fascicularis.     Bright  crimson ;  from  Mexico.     6  feet 

riA-"RDE:N'I3EIlGrIA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Legttminosa. 

A  very  pretty  and  ornamental  greenhouse  climber,  producing  a  profusion  of  splendid  pea- 
shaped  flowers,  especially  suited  for  pillars,  rafters,  or  wire  globes.     Succeeds  best  in  peat 
and  loam.     Greenhouse  shrub. 

•25 

671 
072 
673 
674 

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•  25 

Lucida.     Dark-violet.     20  feet 

675 

Makoyana.     Blue;  from  Swan  River.     20 feet 

HEARTSEASE.      Nat.  Ord.,   Violacece. 
(See  Pansy.) 

HA'WTtWEED.      Nat.  Ord.,  Composite. 

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677 

Hawkweed,  Golden  {Crepis  Barbata).    An  old  but  beautiful  annual,  of  the  easiest  cul- 
■     ture ;  begins  to  bloom  in  July,  and  continues  till  frosts  ;  covered  with  flowers,  the 

rays  of  light  yellow  finely  contrasted  with  the  brilliant  purple-brown  centre,    i  ft. 

•05 

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678     Hawkweed,  Wh\ie  {Crejits  A Ka).    A  variety  of  the  preceding,  with  white  flowers,  but 

of  much  less  beauty.     Hardy  annual,     i  foot $005 

680    Red.     From  Italy,     i  foot 05 

HE]L.IOI»IIIlL.i»^.      Nat.  Ord.,  Crjcciferce. 

Very  useful,  pretty  little  plants  for  small  beds  or  edgings,  flowering  very  profusely,  and  re- 
maining a  long  time  in  beauty.     Thrives  in  any  light  rich  soil.     Half-hardy  annuals. 

631  Heliophila  Arabiodes.     Bright-blue ;  very  pretty  for  edging.     Three-quarters  foot        .     .05 

632    Dissecta.     Blue.     Three-quarters  foot 05 

683    Trifida.     Purple.     Half  foot 05 

634   Coerulea  Stricta.     Bright,    i  foot 10 

634^ Mixed 10 

HEIuIOTKOPIXIM:.      Nat.  Ord.,  Bora^lnaceee. 

The  Heliotrope  is  almost  too  well  known  to  need  recommendation.     Its  scent  is  delight- 
ful ;  well  adapted  for  bedding  or  pot-culture.     Seeds  sown  in  spring  make  fine  plants  for 
summer  decoration.     Half-hardy  perennial. 
683     Heliolropium  Anna  Turrel.     Violet 10 

686    Corymbosa.     Light-blue 10 

687    Grandiflora.     Large  trusses  ;  blue 10 

683    Roi  des  Noirs.     Very  dark  purple  .        . 10 

690    Peruvianum.     Bright-purple 10 

691    Triomph  de  Liege.     Lavender 10 

69;4    Voliairianum.     Dark-purple 10 

693    Fine  Mixed 10 

HIE:IL.IA.]VTHTJS    (Sunflower).      Nat.  Ord.,  Comfositie. 

A  splendid  genus  of  the  most  showy  plants,  remarkable  for  their  stately  growth  and  the 
brilliancy  and  size  of  their  noble  tlowers.    Hardy  annuals. 

694  Heiianthus  Argophyllus.     Yellow  foliage  ;  silky-white ;  from  South  America.     5  feet  .     .10 

695     Striatiflorus,  Fl.   PI.      Flowers   double  ;   yellow,   striped  \vith  chocolate- 
brown  ;  fine ;  compact  in  their  growth,  with  beautiful  silvery  foliage    .        .        .    .10 

696    Californicus,  Fl,  PI.     Very  large  and  double ;  from  California,     s  feet         .        .     .10 

697    Nanus.     Dwarf  variety  of  preceding.     3  feet 05 

698    Green-centred.     New ;  fine  yellow  ;  very  double,  with  conspicuous  green  centre  ; 

one  of  the  finest.     4  feet 10 

700    Macrophyllus    Giganteus    (Giant    Sunflower).      A   very  large-growing   variety, 

with  only  one  flower ;  from  Africa.     10  feet 10 

701    Uniflorus.     New;  orange-color;  said  to  be  very  fine 10 

702    Sulphurens.     Sulphur-color 10 

IIEI^ICIITS.YSXJ3i:    (Eternal  Flowers).      Nat.  Ord.,  Contpositce.    . 

The  Helichrysum  are  very  ornamental  in  the  garden,  and  much  admired  on  account  of 
the  beauty  of  the  flower  when  dried,  which,  if  gathered  when  they  first  open,  and  carefully 
dried,  will  retain  their  form  and  color  for  years.  They  are  highly  prized  for  winter  mantle- 
bouquets  and  ornaments  for  vases.     Hardy  annuals  ;  from  New  Holland. 

703  Helichrysum    Atrosanguincum    Nanum.     A  new  dwarf  variety ;  deep-crimson;  very 

free-flowering,     ij  feet 25 

704    Alrococcineum  Nanum.     Very  dwarf;  dark-scarlet;  very  fine.     1 5  feet  .        .     .10 

705     Borussorum  Rex.     New;  wliite  variety;  very  free-flowering 25 

706    Brachyrhynchum.     Yellow;  fine.    4  feet       .        . 10 

707    Bracteatum.     YeHow 05 

703    Album.     White 05 

709    Nanum.     Yellow  dwarf 10 

710    Compositum    Maximum.     One  of  the  finest  of  the  class ;  flowers  very  double, 

and  a  large  variety  of  colors  mixed 10 

711    Monsirosum     Alba,  Fl.   PI.     White  ;  large  and  handsome 10 

712  Brunenun,  Fl.   PI.     Fine  orange-scarlet  and  dark  reddish-brown        .        .     .10 

713  Luteum,  Fl.   PI.     Double,  yellow 10 

714  Roseum.     Double,  rose 10 

715  Purpureum.     Double,  purple 10 


GYNERIUM   ARGENTEUM.     (PAMPAS   GRASS.)     See  page  47. 


SALVIA  SPLENPENS  COMPACTA.     See  page  ioq. 


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716  Helichrysum  Monstrosum,  Mixed $0.10 

717  — —    —    Nanum.    Good  mixture 10 

718    Leucocephalum.     A  pretty  white-flowered  variety,  forming  a  dwarf  bush  covered 

with  silvery-white  flowers ;  from  Australia    .        .        .        .        .        .        .        .    .10 

720    Argenteum.     A  greenhouse  variety 25 

721    Mariiimunn.     A  greenhouse  variety 25 

722    Proliferum.     A  greenhouse  variety  25 

723  — —    Siahelina.    White  ;  a  greenhouse  variety 25 

HEK.A.CIjEXJM:.      Nat.  Ord.,    Umhelliferce. 
Ti.\    Heracleum   Giganteiim.     A  gigantic-growing  biennial  plant,  with  large  umbelliferous 

flower ;  adapted  for  wide  border.     8  feet 10 

HEHPTEPtXJM:.      Nat.  Ord.,  Composita. 

725  Helipterum    Sanfordi.     Pretty  dwarf-tufted  everlasting,  wth  small  neat  foliage,  and 

large  globular  clusters  of  bright  golden-yellow  flowers.  As  it  grows  luxuriantly  in 
the  open  border,  and  the  flowers  are  excellent  for  winter  bouquets,  it  is  a  very 
valuable  acquisition ;  from  Australia 10 

H:E3f:EI10CA.ILilL.IS    (Dav-Lily).      Nat.  Ord.,  Liliacete. 

726  Hemerocallis  Cceruleus.     Blue ;  a  fine  border-plant lo 

HIBISCUS.      Nat.  Ord.,  Mahacea. 

One  of  the  most  ornamental,  beautiful,  and  showy  tribe  of  plants  cultivated.  Whether 
the  hardy  sorts  be  planted  in  mixed  or  shrubbery  border,  or  the  more  tender  varieties  be 
grown  for  in-doors  decoration,  they  are  all  alike  characterized  by  the  size  and  varied  beauti- 
ful colors  of  their  flowers. 

727  Hibiscus  Africanus.     Cream-color;  rich-brown  centre.     Hardy  annual.     1 5  feet    .        .     .05 

728    Cameronii.     Striped  rose ;  from  Madagascar.     Greenhouse  shrub.     4  feet    .        .     .25 

730  — —    Coccineus  Speclosus.     Scarlet ;  superb.     Greenhouse  shrub.     3  feet  .        .     .23 

73 1  Harrisonii.     Yellow.     3  feet 

732  Liliflorus.     Scarlet;  lily-flowered.     3  feet 

733  Tricolort     Fine  shrubby  species ;  from  Japan.     6  feet    . 

734  Trionlum.     Straw-color;  dark-bro\vn  centre.     Hardy  annual,     i  foot 

735  Paluslris.     Hardy  perennial,  \vith  large  pink  flowers.     3  feet  . 


HOIVESTY  (Satin-Flower).  Nat.  Ord.,  Cnici/era. 
736  Honesty  {Lmtaria  Bietmis).  An  old  plant,  but  singularly  interesting  from  the  transparent, 
silvery-like  tissue  or  coats  of  the  seed-vessels  in  their  dry,  matured  state,  through 
which  the  fruit  is  conspicuously  seen,  and  retaining  the  same  picturesque  effect 
for  any  length  of  time  ;  well  adapted,  in  a  cut  state,  for  grouping  with  everlasting 
flowers,  &c.    2  feet 


IIOTlI>EXJ]>I.      Nat.  Ord.,  GramhieiE. 

737     Hordeum  Jubaium.     A  fine  new  ornamental  grass 10 

I-ITJM:EA..  Nat.  Ord.,  Comfiosits. 
733  Humea  Elegans.  One  of  the  most  beautiful  of  all  plants  for  decorations  in  gardens  and 
pleasure-grounds ;  in  appearance  resembling  a  light,  graceful,  drooping  pyramid 
of  innumerable  ruby-red,  grass-like  florets,  rising  at  first  in  erect  panicles  from 
four  to  eight  feet  in  height,  and  gradually  assuming  its  exquisitely  beautiful  out- 
line of  growth.  Blooms  the  second  season  through  the  summer  and  autumn 
months.     Half-hardy  biennial 10 


HTJlVlVElMr^lNTVIA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Papaveraceee. 

An  exceedingly  beautiful  herbaceous  plant,  with  very  pretty  Tulip-shaped  flowers.     Grows 
in  a  light,  rich  soil.     Half  hardy  perennial. 
739     Hunnemannia  Fumariaefolia.     Fine  yellow;  from  Mexico.     2  feet 

HYA.CI1VTII-13EA.IVB.      Nat.  Ord.,  Les^tmhiosx. 
(See  Dolichos.) 


5°  AMATEUR    cultivator's    GUIDE 


DOUBLE   HOLLYHOCK. 

H0I^1L.YH00K:.      Nat.  Ord.,  Malvaceoe. 

The  great  improvement  that  has  been  made  in  this  fine  old  flower  within  a  few  years 
has  now  placed  it  among  the  most  popular  flowers  of  the  day  ;  its  stately  growth  and  mag- 
nificent spikes  of  flowers  being  among  the  most  attractive  objects  of  the  garden.  It  flowers 
the  second  and  third  year  after  sowing,  and  then  dies,  unless  it  is  kept  up  by  cuttings,  or 
divisions  of  root.  Seeds  sown  in  January  will  produce  plants  which  will  flower  the.  same 
year.     Hardy  perennial. 

740  Hollyhock,   Chinese,  Annual.     Fine  double  ;  several  beautiful  colors  ;  mixed.     2.^  ft.   $o.io 

741     W\ii.^A  {,Althea  Roseii).     Fine  varieties.     Seventy-five  per  cent  of  the  plants  may 

be  expected  to  be  double -oS 

742    Extra  Fine  Mixed.     Saved  from  the  finest  new  English  and  Scottish  named  sorts    .25 

743  ^—    Splendid  Collections.     See  page  of  assortments. 

HTiTTJIlOlLiEA.      Nat.  Ord.,  Hydrolacece. 
An  exceedingly  handsome  greenhouse  herbaceous  plant,  producing  its  pretty  flowers  in 
bunches ;  succeeds  well  in  loam  and  peat. 

745  Hydrolea  Azurea.     Dark-blue;  fiom  South  America,     i  foot 23 

ITYTPEniCUM:.      Nat.  Ord.,  Hypericacete. 
Very  interesting  and  ornamental  greenhouse  shrubs,  requiring  only  the  usual  greenhouse 
treatment. 

746  Hypericum  Involutum.     Yellow;  ft-om  New  South  Wales.     3  feet 25 

747    Webbil.     A  splendid  new  variety,  with  beautiful  large  foliage.     3  feet    .        .        .     .25 

HVCA-KVII^LEA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Bisnoniacea:. 
Elegant  fi'ee-flowering  climbers,  of  gi-aceful  habit ;   succeeds  best  in  loam  and  peat. 
Greenhouse  climber. 

748  Incarvillea  Sinensis.     White  trumpet-flowers,  shaded  with  rose  ;   from  China.     20  feet .     .25 

749    Grandiflora.     New.     A  very  distinct  and  pretty  dark-colored  species    .        .        .     .50 

ICE-I*I^A.]VT.      Nat.  Ord.,  Fkoidiacece. 
A  most  singular,  trailing  plant,  with  thick  fleshy  leaves  that  have  the  appearance  of  being 
covered  with  crystals  of  ice  ;  very  ornamental  for  rock-work,  or  niLxing  with  other  plants  in 
conservatory  or  flower-garden. 

750  Ice-Plant.     From  Greece.     Half-hardy  annual. 05 

HVIPA-TIEoVS.      Nat.  Ord.,  BaUainiwicece. 
Handsome,  showy  border-plants  ;  succeeds  in  light,  rich  soil.     Half-hardy  annual. 

751  inrtpatiens  Glanduligera.     Yellow  and  crimson ;  from  East  Indies 10 


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51 


IBERIS  TENOREANA. 

lOEniS.      Nat.  Ord.,  Cruciferce. 

_  Profuse-blooming,  pretty  little  plants,  especially  adapted  for  rookeries,  old  stumps,  or  rus- 
tic baskets.  They  come  into  flower  amongst  our  earliest  spring  plants,  and,  for  a  long  time, 
continue  a  dense  mass  of  beauty  ;  succeed  in  any  garden-soil.     Hardy  perennials. 

752  Iberis  Candidissima.     New;  beautiful;  pure  white.     Half  foot     ....         $0.05 

753  -  Semperflorens.     Fine,  white  ;  from  Sicily.     Half  foot 05 

754    Umbellata.     Very  fine.     Half  foot 05 

755    Carnea.     Light-pink.     Half  foot 05 

756    Tenoreana.     Blush.     Halffoot 05 

IlVrHGOFERA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Legumitiosa. 

A  genus  of  elegant  free-flowering  greenhouse  shrubs,  of  easy  culture,  thriving  in  sandy 
loam  and  peat. 

757  Indigofera  Australis.     Pink;  from  New  South  Wales.     3feet 23 

758    Cyiisoides.     Red;  from  China.     3  feet 25 

759    Sylvaiica.     Rose  and  lilac.     3  feet 25 

760    Tincioria.     Indigo  of  commerce 25 

761    Mixed 25 

IRIS.      Nat.  Ord.,  Iridace<e. 

762  Iris  Anglica.     Fine  mixed 25 

II^O^IEA.   (Convolvulus).    Nat.  Ord.,  Convolvulacece. 

A  genus  of  beautiful  climbing  plants,  which,  for  the  adornment  of  the  conservatoiT  and 
greenhoxise,  or  for  w.irm,  sheltered  situ.ations  out  of  doors,  are  pre-eminently  beautif'il, 
many  of  them  combining  marvellously  brilliant  colors  with  pure  white  margins,  and  varying 
in  shade  from  the  most  intense  violet-bkie  to  the  most  delicate  cerulean.  All  the  varieties 
are  spleiidid,  and  should  be  extensively  cultivated.  The  perennial  species  are  invaluable 
for  greenhouse  decoration.     Tender  annual. 


52  AMATEUR   cultivator's   GUIDE 

NO.  PRICE 

783     Ipomea,  Bona  Nox  (Gaod-m'^/ii).    White ;  from  West  Indies,     from  lo  to  15  feet         $0.10 

764  — ^    Coccinea  {Star  Ipomea).     Fine  scarlet 03 

765    Burridge's  {Morning  Glory).     Fine  variety,  with  large,  bright  crimson  flowers. 

15  feet 05 

738    Dickson's.     A  splendid  Morning  Glory,  with  large  blue  flowers 05 

767    Hederacea  Superba  GrandiOora.     A  large  sky-blue  flower,  elegantly  bordered 

with  pure  white  ;  exceedingly  beautiful.     12  feet 25 

768    — —    Lilacina.     Delicate  lilac,  beautifully  bordered  with  white.     12  feet       .        .    .25 

769    Atroviolacea.     Violet,  bordered  with  pure  white ;  superb.     10  feet      .        .     .25 

770    Limbata.     Rosy-violet,  elegantly  blotched  with  white.     10  to  15  feet      .        .        .     .10 

77  1    Elegantissima.     One  of  the  finest  of  all  the  Ipomea;   blue,  with  intense 

purple  centre  in  the  form  of  a  star,  with  pure  white  margin 25 

772    Purpurea  {.Morning  Glory).     Mixed 05 

773    Nil.     Light-blue ;  fine.     10  feet 05 

774    Rubro  Caerulea.     Produces  a  profiision  of  very  large  azure-blue  flowers,  which, 

in  its  maturity,  is  one  of  the  most  lovely  objects  imaginable.     10  to  15  feet .        .     .25 

775    Learli.     Magnificent  mazarine-blue,  shading  to  red.     Greenhouse  perennial.     lo 

to  12  feet 23 

776    Tuberosa.     Pale-yellow  ;  fi-om  West  Indies.     Greenhouse  perennial 23 

777    Wildenovii.     Purple  ;  from  East  Indies 23 

778    Quamocllt.     (See  Cypress -Vine) 03 

II»03I0I»®IS.      Nat.  Ord.,  Pokmomacea. 

Remarkbly  handsome  free-flowering  plants,  with  long  spikes  of  dazzling  orange  and  scar- 
let flowers ;  very  etfective  for  conservatory  and  out-door  decoration  ;  succeeds  m  light  rich 
soil.     Half  hardy  biennial. 

780  Ipomopsis  Aurantiaca.     Orange;  from  Carolina.     3  feet 10 

781    Beyrlchi.     Scarlet  and  orange  ;  from  Carolina 10 

782    Elegans.     Scarlet;  from  Carolina .10 

733    Picta.     Scarlet  and  gold 10 

734    Superba.     Scarlet 10 

ISOTOM^..      Nat.  Ord.,  Loheliacem. 

A  neat,  erect,  slender-branched  plant,  from  six  to  twelve  inches  in  height,  with  starry,  light 
porcelain-blue  Lobelia-like  flowers,  which,  producing  a  continuation  of  bloom  throughout 
the  summer,  renders  them  vei7  effective  for  bedding,  edging,  &c. 
785    Isotoma  Longiflora.     White,     i  foot .10 

783    Peiraea.     Cream-colored 10 

787    Axillaris.     Blue lo 

JA.COBEA.  (Senecio).      Nat.  Ord.,  ComposUcB. 

A  useful  and  exceedingly  showy  class  of  gay-colored  profuse-blooming  plants,  of  the  easi- 
est culture  ;  remarkably  effective  in  beds  or  ribbons;  delights  in  a  light,  rich  soil.  Hardy 
annuaL 

733    Jacobea.     Double,  Purple,     i  foot lo 

790    Dark-Crimson,     i  foot .10 

79  I    Flesh-color.     1  foot        .        .        . ..10 

792    Dwarf-Blue.     Silvery  grayish-blue,    i  foot 10 

793    Lilac.     Fine,     i  foot i       .    .10 

794    Magenta-color.     Fine,     i  foot 10 

795    White,     i  foot 10 

796    Finest,  Mixed 10 

NEW     DWARF    VARIETIES. 

The  following  are  of  a  very  dwarf  and  compact  habit,  and  fine  for  pots  or  beds. 

798  Jacobea  Dwarf,  White.     Double.     Half  foot 23 

799    Crimson.     Double.     Half  foot 23 

800    Carmine.     Double.    Halffoot 23 

801    Copper-color.     Double.     Halffoot 25 

802    Dark-Blue.     Double.     Halffoot 23 

803  — —    Mixed.     The  above  varieties 23 


TO    THE    FLOWER    GARDEN.  53 

NO.  PRICB 

lvA.TJ3LinjSSIA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Compositie. 

A  beautiful  little  annual,  resembling  an  Aster,  the  ray  florets  of  which  curl  curiously  back 
after  it  has  been  expanded  a  short  time.     Half-hardy  annual. 

804  Kaulfussia  Amelloides.     Blue  ;  from  Cape  of  Good  Hope.     Half  foot  .        .        .         ^.05 

805    Alba.     White.     Half  foot  10 

806    Atroviolacea.     A  beautifiil,  showy,  intense  violet-colored  variety.     Superb  .        .     .10 

TCT^ilNlVEPYA,      Nat.  Ord.,  Leguminoscg. 

These  climbers  are  among  the  most  striking  of  greenhouse  ornaments,  and  deserve  more 
extensive  cultivation  than  has  hitherto  been  extended  to  them,  as  few  plants  are  more  ser- 
viceable for  greenhouse  decoration.  Their  bright  colors  impart  a  most  cheerful  appearance 
during  tlie  early  part  of  the  season  ;  and,  if  trained  round  fanciful  wire  shapes,  a  peculiarly 
interesting  effect  is  produced.  Steep  the  seed  in  warm  water  for  six  hours  before  sovring. 
Greenhouse  shrub. 

807  Kennedya  Compioniana.     Blue;  from  New  Holland.     12  feet 25 

808    Longiracema.     Pink  and  scarlet ;  from  New  South  Wales,     3  feet        .        .        .     .25 

809     Marryattea.     Scarlet;  from  Australia.     4  feet 25 

810    Ovate.     Purple;  from  New  Holland.     6  feet 25 

8  I  I     Alba.     White  ;  from  New  Holland.     6  feet 25 

812    Rotundifolia.     Scarlet ;  from  New  South  Wales,    s  feet 25 

81 3    Mixed 25 

K:0IL.IIETJTI3I1IA.,      Nat.  Ord.,  SaJ>indaceee. 

A  middle-sized  deciduous  tree ;  a  native  of  China ;  very  ornamental  from  its  large  va- 
riously divided  foliage,  and  its  conspicuous  terminal  compound  spikes  of  rich  yellow  flower. 

814  Kolreuteria  Paniculate.     Yellow.    7  feet 10 

TC  A  T  .TVrT  A  .      Nat.  Ord.,  Erkacece. 

815  Kalmia  Laiifolia.     A  beautiful  hardy  shrub.     White  and  pink.     4  feet 10 

IL.-4JVTA.IVA..      Nat.  Ord.,   Verhenacece. 

A  remarkably  handsome  free-flowering  genus  of  plants,  with  brilliant'y  colored  flowers 
constantly  changing  in  hue  ;  very  effective  either  for  pot-culture,  or  for  bedding  purposes 
when  planted  out,  except  in  dry  soil.  The  plants  will  bloom  more  profusely,  if  retained  in 
their  pots,  and  plunged  where  mtended  to  flower. 

816  Lantenas,  Mixed  varieties.    Saved  from  a  named  collection 25 

IjA.!RIS.SI*XJIt    (Delphinum).     Nat.  Ord.,  Ranunculacea. 

One  of  the  generally  cultivated  and  ornamental  genus  of  plants,  combining  unusual  rich- 
ness with  an  endless  variety  of  colors,  all  of  which  are  extremely  beautiful  and  pleasing. 
The  flowers  are  produced  in  the  greatest  profusion  ;  and  the  plants,  in  beds,  masses,  or  rib- 
bons, are  strikingly  effective  :  indeed,  few  plants  are  so  generally  useful  and  valuable  for 
their  decorative  qualities,  either  in  the  garden  or  when  cut  for  vases.  The  great  difiiculty 
has  hitherto  been  the  procuring  of  seeds  which  would  yield  double  flowers.  To  this  object 
we  have  given  special  attention,  and  now  offer  seed  saved  only  from  such  varieties  as  are 
really  to  be  depended  upon,  and  worthy  of  a  place  in  every  garden.  For  the  guidance  of 
amateurs,  we  may  simply  notice  that  the  stock-flowered  Larkspur  is  of  the  same  habit  as  the 
old  Dwarf  Rocket,  but  lias  longer  spikes,  and  much  larger  and  more  double  flowers;  the 
tall  stock-flowered  variety  is  the  same  style  as  the  branching,  but  with  more  compact  spikes, 
and  larger  and  more  double  flowers.  The  tall-growing  varieties  scattered  in  shrubbery-bor- 
ders produce  a  charming  effect  when  backed  by  green  foliage  of  the  shrubs.  Hardy 
annuals. 

817  Larkspur  Dwarf  Rocket.     A  fine  mixture ;  saved  from  a  fine  collection.     1  foot  .        .    .05 

818    Tall   Rocket.     Same  as  preceding,  except  being  taller.     25  feet 05 

819    Hyacinth-flowered.     Finest  mbced 03 

820  —    Dwarf  Stock-flowered.     A  very  desirable  variety ;  saved  from  a  beautifiil  collec- 

tion  05 

821  —    Tall  Stock-flowered.     Mixed;  very  fine .05 

822  —    Pyramidal.     Mixed;  a  splendid  mLxture 05 

82}     ——    New  Mauve-color.     Very  fine 10 

824  — —    Tricolor  Elegans.     Beautifully  striped to 

825    German  Branching.     A  good  variety  colors 03 


54 


AMATEUR    CULTIVATORS   GUIDE 


NO.  PRICK 

IjA-TmYXtUiS    (Perennial  Pea).      Nat.  Ord.,  Legujninoscz. 
Showy,  free-flowering  plants,  growing  in  any  cominon  soil ;  very  oraamental  on  trellis- 
work,  old  stumps,  or  for  covering  fences  or  walls.     Hardy  perennials. 

826  Laihyrus  Latifolius.     Red;  from  England.     5 feet $005 

827    Albus.     White,     s  feet ^       .        ,        .        .        .     .05 

828    Grandiflorus.     Large-flowered.    5  feet         .       ,       .,•,,, oS 

I.<A."VIE]VI>XJIL<A.    (Lavender).      Nat.  Ord.,  Labiaiee. 

A  genus  of  plants  chiefly  cultivated  on  account  of  the  delicious  fragrance  of  their  flowers. 
They  succeed  m  any  garden  soil.     Hardy  perennial.  • 

830  Lavendula  Spica.     Lilac;  from  Europe.     2  feet 05 

IjA.VA.TE:IIA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Malvacecs. 

Very  showy,  profuse-blooming,  handsome  plants ;  exceedingly  effective  when  used  as  a 
background  to  other  plants.     Hardy  annuals. 

831  Lavatera  Rosea.     Rose-color;  fine.     2  feet 05 

832    Alba.     White ;  fine.     2  feet 05 

ILi^GI:KISTK.CEM:IA..       Nat.  Ord.,  Lythracece. 

A  splendid  greenhouse  shrub,  with  exceedingly  handsome  flowers,  sometimes  called  the 
Bride  of  India. 

833  Lagerstrcemia  Indica.     Lilac;  from  East  Indies.     5  feet 25 

834-    Barclayana .25 

835    Rosea 25 

3L<i:i»TOSII»13:0]V.      Nat.  Ord.,  Polemoniacece. 

A  charming  tribe  of  the  most  beautiful  of  our  hardy  annuals.     Nearly  allied  to  the  Gilia, 
and  requiring  the  same  treatment. 

836  Leptosiphon  Androsaceus.     Mixed ;  fi-om  California 05 

837    Aureus.     Golden-yellow;  from  California.     Half  foot 10 

838    Luteus.     Primrose;  orange  centre.     Half  foot 10 

839    Densiflora.     Rosy-lilac;  from  California.     Half  foot 05 

840    Alba.     White ;  from  California.     Half  foot 10  • 

841    Hybridus.     New  French  Hybrids.     This  we  consider  the  finest  of  them  all,  em- 

bracing all  the  colors  from  dark-maroon,  orange,  lilac,  purple,  crimson,  violet, 
golden-yellow,  and  white ;  of  compact  growth.     One-third  foot 25 

I^IA-THIS.      Nat.  Ord.,  Compositce. 
A  hardy  perennial,  found  in  many  parts  of  the  United  States,  growing  in  meadows  and 
moist  places. 

842  Liatris  Spicaia.     Flowers  bright-pui-ple,  on  stems  fi-om  three  to  five  feet         .        .        .     .lo 

843    Scariosa  (Gay  Feather).     A  showy  variety,  with  purple  flowers 10 

844    Pumila.     Purple;  large-flowered 10 

845    Graminifolia.     Pink;  in  heads 10 

luILITJlM.  Nat.  Ord.,  Lilaces. 
The  Lily  stands  pre-eminent  among  all  flowering  bulbs.  Stately  in  habit,  varied  in  color, 
highly  fragrant,  ijerfectly  hardy,  easily  cultivated,  and  blooming  from  June  until  frost,  they 
can  claim,  as  they  fully  deser\-e,  a  prominent  place  in  tlie  largest  or  smallest  garden.  The 
seeds  often  lie  dormant  several  months  before  vegetating.  Succeeds  well  in  a  mi.xture  of 
loam,  peat,  and  silver-sand. 

846  Lilium  Giganteum.     The  tallest  and  most  magnificent  of  the  lilies,  growing  ten  feet  high, 

with  spikes  of  white  trumpet-shaped  flowers,  with  carmine  streaks       .        .        •     .25 

ZVI    Lancifolium  Hybridium  (Japan  Lily).     Finest  mixed 25 

843    Auratum.     The  new  golden-banded  Lily.     This  superb  Lily  has  flowers  twelve 

inches  in  diameter  ;  pure  white,  with  a  yellowish  band  through  the  centre  of  each 
petal,  and  covered  with  brownish  dots.  It  is  deliciously  fragrant ;  one  stem  often 
produces  six  to  ten  of  its  immense  blossoms.  We  have  a  few  well-ripened  seeds 
of  the  above,  which  we  offer.     Ten  seeds 50 

1LiIM:1VA.1VTHES.      Nat.  Ord.,   Tropaeolacem. 
Very  beautiful,  showy,  profuse-blooming,  dwarf-growing  plants ;  "slightly  fragrant ;  par- 
ticularly effective  and  valuable  as  edgings,  succeeding  in  any  soil  or  situation,  but  delighting 
most  in  a  moist  soil ;  from  California.     Hardy  annuals. 


NO.  PRICE 

849  Limnanihes  Douglassii.     Pale-yellow,  bordered  with  white.    Half  foot         .        .         $0.05 

850    Alba.     White  variety  ;  fine.     Half  foot os 

85 1    Rosea.     Rose-color.    Half  foot 05 

852  ^—    Sulphurea  odoraia.     Sulphur-color;  fragrant,     i  foot  .        .     - 10 

IjI!N"A.T5.TA-.       Nat.  Ord.,  Scrophiilariacece. 

A  handsome,  free-flowering  genus  of  snapdragon-like  plants,  remarkable  for  the  beauty 
and  variety  of  their  colors ;  well  adapted  for  and  very  effective  in  beds,  or  ribbons,  rock- 
work,  woodland-walks,  &c.     Succeeding  iu  any  garden  soil.     Hardy  annual. 

853  Linaria  Wlacroura  (Long-honied).     Yellow;   resembling,  when  in  full  bloom,  a  small 

compact  bush  of  blossoms,     i  foot 03 

854    Purpurea.     Purple  dwarf.     Half  foot      . 05 

855    Carnea.     Flesh-color.    Half  foot 10 

835    Triorniihophora.     Red,  purple,  and  yellow  ;  one  of  the  finest,     i  foot  .        .        .     .0.5 

8j7    Spsciosa.     Veryshow^;  purple  flowers.     Half  foot 10 

858    Bipartlta  Splendida.     New;  rich-purple;  beautiful lo 

859    Lutea.     New;  brilliant-yellow       .        • lo 

880   Finest  Mixed .10 

I.<nN'I>H]E:X3i:ER.IA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Composite. 

861  Lindheimeria  Taxana.     A  very  pretty  little  plant,  having  a  vanilla-like  odor.    Yellow; 

fine.     Hardy  annual.     2  feet 10 

IL.ISI.A.1VTH:XJS.       Nat.  Ord.,  Ge7itianetE. 

When  well  grown,  this  is  a  splendid  plant  for  greenhouse  or  conservatory  decoration.  Its 
flowers  are  extremely  handsome,  and  of  rich  dark-blue,  which  few  greenhouse  plants  possess. 
Succeeds  best  in  a  sandy  peat,  with  a  very  little  loam.  Winter  in  a  warm  greenhouse,  and 
re-pot  in  spring. 

862  Lisianthus  Russellianus.     Rich-blue,  shaded  writh  purple ;  from  Mexico.    2  feet  .        .    .25 

HjTPTCJM:.      Nat.  Ord.,  Linacea. 

A  genus  of  the  most  beautiful,  free-flowering  plants,  amongst  which  stands,  distinguished 
for  its  brilliant-colored  flowers,  Linum  Grandiflorum  Coccineum,  being  one  of  the  hand- 
somest, most  effective,  and  showy  bedding-plants  we  have  ;  for,  whilst  its  habit  of  growth  is 
slender  and  delicate,  it  produces  a  profusion  of  beautiful,  saucer-shaped  flowers,  of  a  rich 
scarlet-crimson,  with  crimson-black  centre.  Linum  Flavum  is  a  well-known  favorite,  while 
Luium  Luteuni  Corymbiflorum  is  distinguished  for  its  bunches  of  beautiful  straw-colored 
blossoms,  and  contrasts  beautitully  with  Linum  Grandiflorum  Coccineum.  The  whole 
genus  deserves  general  cultivation.  Most  of  the  varieties  make  nice  pot-plants. 
833     L:njm  Grandiflorum  Coccineum.     Brilliant-scarlet,  with  crimson  centre  ;  fi'om  Algiers. 

I  foot 10 

854   ——    — —    Album.     Beautiful  white  variety,     i  foot 10 

835    —^    Purpureum.     A  new  variety,  with  rich  purple  flowers,  similar  to  the  above    .10 

885    Flavum.     Yellow;  from  Crimea,     i  foot 10 

887    Lewisii.     Blue  and  white  stripes ;  from  North  America.     2  feet 10 

853  -    Variegatum.     Striped,  lilac  and  white ;  new.     2  feet 10 

889    Psrenne.    Blue;  handsome.     Hardy  perennial,     ij  feet 05 

870    Album.     White-flowered.     15  feet 05 

871     Candidissimum.     White.     Hardy  perennial 25 

872    Usitaiissimum  Grandiflorum.     Large,  blue.     Hardy  annual.     2  feet  .        .        .     .05 

IjOA-SA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Loasaceee. 

The  Loasa  are  beautifiil,  tender,  climbing  annuals,  suitable  for  covering  a  trellis  or  orna- 
mental wire-work. 

873  Loasa  Aurantica.     Orange-color.    6  feet 10 

874   Herberlii.     Scariet.    6  feet ,       .        .        .    .10 

875  — ^    Tricolor.     Shaded,  yellow.     6  feet 10 

I^OUELTA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Lobeliaceai. 

A  most  elegant  and  useful  genus  of  dwarf  plants,  of  easy  culture  ;  well  adapted  for  bed- 
ding, edging,  pots,  or  rockeries.  Lobelias,  in  fact,  are  employed  as  universally  in  the  gen- 
eral summer-garden  as  scarlet  geraniums,  to  beds  of  which  they  form  a  neat  and  effective  edg- 
ing.    The  varieties  of  Lobelia  Erinus  are  generally  used  for  this  purpose,  yet  by  some  the 


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NO.  PRICE 

varieties  of  Lobelia  Ramosa  are  preferred,  which,  tliough  larger  in  bloom,  are  neither  so 
elegant  nor  compact.  Lobelia  Si>eciosa  is  the  finest  of  all,  from  its  intense  dark-blue  color, 
with  a  clear  white  spot,  and  its  dark-colored  foliage.  The  varieties  of  Lobelia  Gracilis  are 
the  best  adapted  for  rock-work,  pots,  or  suspended  baskets,  to  droop  over.  The  seeds  of 
Lobelias,  being  very  small,  cover  very  slightly  when  sown.  A  light  rich  soil  is  suitable  for 
all  the  varieties. 

876  Lobelia  Cardinalis  (Cardinal  Flower).    A  well-known  native  variety,  with  scarlet  flow- 

ers ;  one  of  the  finest     Hardy  pereuni^.     2  feet $0. 10 

877  —    Hybridia  Grandiflora.     A  new  hybrid  variety ;  very  fine.     Hardy  perennial        .     .25 

878    Erinus.     Flower  deep-blue ;  a  fine  bedder.     Half-hardy  perennial.     Half  foot     .     .25 

879    Alba.     White;  pretty.     Half  foot to 

830    Compacta.     Dark-blue,  with  white  centre;   compact  growth.     Half-hardy 

annual.     Half  foot 10 

831    Grandiflora.     Large-flowered  variety ;  dark-blue.     Half-hardy  annual        .     .10 

882    — —    Marmorata.     Marble,  blue  and  white.    Half  foot 10 

883    Superba.    A  new  variety,  with  large  blue  flowers  ;  very  fine.    Half- 
hardy  annual.    Half  foot 10 

884    Rosea.     Pretty  rose-colored  flowers.     Half  foot 10 

835    —    Ramosoides.     Dark-blue;  dwarf-branching.     Half  foot 10 

836  ^—    — —    Speciosa.     New.    The  most  effective  of  all  the  varieties,  yielding  a  long 

succession  of  its  extremely  rich  and  beautiful  intense  azure-blue  flowers ;  fine  for 
pots.     Half-hardy  annual.     Quarter  foot 10 

887  —    Paxioniana.     A  beautiful  variety  of  the  species;   fine  habit,  with  profuse 

bloom  of  pure  white,  with  sky-blue  belt ;  the  largest  flower  and  best  habit  in  the 
tribe;  a  beautiful  bedding-plant.     Half-hardy  annual.     Half  foot      .        .        .     -25 

888  — —    Formosa.     Beautiful  ;  dark-blue.     Half  foot  . 10 

889    Gracilis.     A  delicate-growing  variety ;  dark-blue.     Half-hardy  annual.     Half  fl.      .10 

890    Alba.     White.     Half-hardy  annual.     Half  foot 10 

891     '    Compacfa.     Blue  and  white  ;  fine.     Half  foot 10 

892    Ramosus.     Branching;  fine  dark-blue.     Half  foot 10 

893    Alba.     White ;  branching.     Half  foot  .        .        .        , 10 

894    Nana  Nona.     A  dwarf  variety ;  fine.     Half  foot 10 

895 Rubra.     Red;  fine.    Half  foot 10 

896    Trigonicaulis.    A  new  very  fine  variety ;  Ught-blue  flowers.     Half-hardy  annual    .25 

IjOI»3EZIA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Onagracece. 
A  superb  greenhouse  plant,  flowering  in  beautiful  bunches  during  the  winter. 

897  Lopezia  Miniata.     Deep-peach;  from  Mexico.     2  feet 25 

XiOVE-lL<TES-BlL.EEr>I]N"G.      Nat.  Ord.,  Amarantacea. 
89-1    Love-lies-bleeding   {Amaranthus  Caudaius).     An   old  and  well-known  annual,  with 
blood-red  flowers,  which  hang  in  pendant  spikes,  and  at  a  little  distance  look  like 
streams  of  blood.     3  to  4  feet 05 

I^OVE-I]V-^-3i:iST.       Nat.  Ord.,  RanuTtculacea. 

(See  Nigella.) 

IjOTUS.      Nat.  Ord.,  Legumhiascs. 

An  exceedingly  ornamental  genus  of  plants,  with  pea-shaped  flowers.  Half-hardy 
annuals. 

899     Lotus  Jacobaeus.     Dark-brown ;  fine  for  pot-culture  ;  firom  Cape  Verde  Islands.    2  feet    .10 
300   Luteu3.    Yellow;  from  Cape  Verde  Islands.    2  feet 10 

I^OI»HOSI»Eri3rLr»i:.      Nat.  Ord.,  Scroj>hulariacece. 

An  elegant  and  highly  ornamental  genus  of  climbers,  with  handsome  and  showy  foxglove- 
like flowers ;  very  effective  for  conservatory,  greenhouse,  or  garden  decoration,  and  may  be 
used  with  advantage  for  hanging  baskets ;  will  bloom  the  first  season  from  seed.  Half- 
hardy  perennials. 

40  I     Lophospermum  Coccineum.     Red 23 

902    Hendersonii.     Rose 25 


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LOPHOSPERMUM  SCANDENS. 

903  Lophospermum  Scandens.    Purple .«••        ^.lo 

904    Cliftoni.     Dark  rose .25 

906  —    Punctatum.     A  splendid  new  spotted  variety 10 

907    Mixed.    The  above  varieties 25 


IjTJDPIjVS.      Nat.  Ord.,  Le^piminosa. 

A  splendid  genus  of  the  most  ornamental,  beautiful,  and  free-flowering  of  garden  plants, 
with  long,  graceful  spikes  of  bloom  ;  colors,  rich  and  varied.  Many  of  the  varieties  are  of 
stately,  robust  growth,  which  makes  them  exceedingly  valuable  for  mixed  flower  and  shrub- 
bery borders,  while  the  dwarf  varieties  make  neat,  trim  bedding-plants.  Among  the  most 
distinguished,  we  may  mention  Lupinus  Hartwegii  and  varieties  ;  Lupinus  Hybridus  and 
varieties,  L.  Jlenziesii,  L.  Magnificus,  L.  Pubescens  Elegans,  and  L.  Subcamosus. 

908  Lupins,  Garden.     Large,  blue,     ijfeet 05 

909  Yellow.     i|feet 05 

9 10  Rose-colored 03 

911  White.     i|feet 05 

9 12  Mixed 05 

9  13  Affinis.     Blue,  white,  and  purple;  very  pretty;  from  California.     Hardy  annual. 

1 5  feet .'    .05 

914    Alba-coccineus.     New;  rosy-red  half  way  of  the  spike,  from  thence  to  the  ape.x 

pure  white.     Showy .        .     .25 

915  ——    Dunnetti  Atroviolacea.     A  rich  party-colored  variety ;  violet,  brown,  and  yellow  .    .10 

916    Cruickshankii.     Blue,  white,  and  yellow ;  from  Peru.     3  feet 03 

9  17    -^—    Hartwegii,  Albus.     Pure  white.     2  feet 03 

918    Coelesiinus.     Sky-blue.     i|  feet 10 

919  —    Rosea.    Rose-color.     i5feet. 10 

920  —    Hybridus  Insignis.     Purple,  white,  and  yellow,  changing  to  purple-lilac     Hardy- 

annual.      2  feet 10 

921  ——    Superbus.     Lilac,  white,  red,  and  yellow.     Hardy  annual lo 

922    Magnificus.    Violet  and  white ;  from  North  America.    Hardy  perennial.    2j  feet .    .lo 

923    Menziesii.     Sulphur-yellow 10 


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924    Lupins  Morrizianus.     Fine  blue.     Half  foot $0.05 

923    Muiabilis  Varie-color.     Colors  various  and  handsome.     Hardy  annual         .        .    .05 

926    Nanus.     Dwarf,  blue  and  white ;  very  pretty.     Hardy  annual     Half  foot     .        .     .05 

927    Albus.     Pure  white.     Half  foot .05 

923    Polyphyllus.     Blue.     Hardy  perennial.     25  feet      .  _ 05 

929    Alba.     White.     Hardy  perennial 05 

930    Subcarnosus.     Blue  and  white,  the  latter  changing  to  crimson ;  from  Texas. 

Hardy  annual.     1  foot 10 

lLiYCH]VIB.      Nat.  Ord.,  Caryophyllacea. 

A  genus  of  handsome  and  highly  ornamental  plants,  of  easy  culture.  Lychnis  Chalce- 
donica  is  strikingly  effective  in  mixed  tiowers  and  shrubbery  borders.  Lychnis  Viscaria 
Splendens  and  Lychnis  Haageana  are  extremely  beautiful.  They  succeed  in  any  good 
rich  soil.     Hardy  perennials. 

931  Lychnis  Chalcedonica.     Scarlet;  from  Russia.     2  feet 05 

932    Alba.     White;  from  Russia.     2  feet 05 

933    Mutabilis.     Rose-white;  from  Russia.     2  feet 05 

934  Flos  Jovis  (Jove's  Flower).     Bright-red  ;  from  Germany.     13  feet 05 

935  Fulgens.     Bright-scarlet;  from  Siberia.     1 5  feet 05 

936  Haageana.     Beautiful  bright-scarlet.     i|feet 10 

937  Sieboldl.     White,  fine,     i J  feet 25 

938  Pressiii  Multiflora.     New 25 

939  Lapponica.     New.     Hardy  perennial 10 

3L.YTimXJ]Vi:.      Nat.  Ord.,  Lythracea. 

940  Lythrum  Roseum  Superbum.     Deep  rose,  in  long  spikes  ;  a  fine  border-plant.     Hardy 

perennial.     2  feet 05 

]VCA.GYI>A.IIIS.      Nat.  Ord.,   Uinbellifera. 
A  beautiful  omamental-foliaged  plant,  with  immense  heads  of  showy  yellow  flowers. 

941  Magydarls  Tomentosa.     Yellow;  froin  Algeria 10 

3ILA.13A.IIIA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Composiice. 

942  Madaria  Corymbosa.     Pale-yellow ;  fine  for  borders ;  from  California,     ij  feet     .        .    .05 

]MCA.LOI»3i:.      Nat.  Ord.,  Malvacece. 
Handsome  plants  of  branching  habit,  producing  their  large  flower  in  great  profusion ; 
very  effective  m  mLxed  borders. 

943  Malope  Grandiflora.     Dark  crimson  ;  from  Barbary.     2  feet 05 

944    Alba.     White ;  from  Barbary.     2  feet 05 

M:A.HTGrOIjl>.  Nat.  Ord.,  Composite. 
All  features  considered,  it  is  questionable  whether  any  genus  of  plants  amongst  annuals 
can  vie  with  either  the  French  or  Africaii  Marigolds  in  their  glowing  colors  and  their  ele- 
gantly lobed  leaves,  of  the  richest  green  tint,  and,  above  all,  in  their  almost  unequalled  and 
sole  adaption  for  summer  and  late  autumn  decoration  in  the  flower-garden,  retaining  their 
verdant  beauty  and  gorgeous  colors  undimmed  and  undiminished  to  the  very  verge  of  win- 
ter. No  feature  in  their  habit  of  growth  is  in  excess  either  in  leaf  or  flower,  but  admirably 
balanced  for  effect ;  neat,  compact,  and  beautiful ;  of  the  easiest  culture  ;  should  always  be 
thinned  or  transplanted  so  as  to  stand  single,  at  least  eighteen  inches  distance  from  each 
bther. 

945  Marigold  African  {Tag^eies  erecia).    Lemon-color.     2  feet      ......     .05 

946    Orange-color.     2  feet 05 

947    French  (7".  pattdd).     New,  orange,     i  foot 05 

948    Superb  Striped,     i  foot        . 10 

949    — —    New  Dwarf.     Fine.     Three-quarters  foot 05 

950    Miniature.     A  small-flowered  variety.     Three-quarters  foot         .        .        •    -05 

95  1    Good  Mixed 05 

952    Superb  Mixed.     Saved  only  from  selected  double  flowers 10 

953  Garden  Superb.     Large  double  orange  flowers ;  very  double 05 

954  Cz'^tQ  {Calendula  Pluvialis).     Purple  and  white.     I4  feet  .     .....     .05 

955  Ranunculus.     Orange,  double ;  fine 05 

956  Dunnetts.     New,  orange 10 


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TMLAJilVEILi    OF"    TOiimj.      Nat.  Ord.,  Nyetaginiaceee. 

957  Marvel  of  Peru.  Splendid  varieties  mbced,  including  all  the  finest  sorts;  very  pictur- 
esque and  diversified  colors,  finely  contrasted  with  its  dark-green,  glossy  foliage, 
and  densely  branching  habit ;  blooming  throughout  the  summer  and  autumn 
months.     2  feet $0.05 

953    Assortments,  Splendid.     Colors  in  separate  packages  (see  collection). 

3IA-LVj^    ok    ]M:A.IL.1L,0WS.      Nat.  Ord.,  Malvacea:. 
Showy  free-flowering  border-plants  ;  succeeding  in  any  garden-soil.     Hardy  annuals. 

959  IVlalva  Capensis.     Red  and  white ;  from  Cape  of  Good  Hope.     2  feet 05 

960    Coccinea.     Purple;  from  south  of  Europe.     2  feet 05 

961    Zebrina.     White  and  purple,  striped 05 

962    Moschata.    Rose-foliage;  musk-scented 03 


MACH.«RANTHKRA  TANACETiFOLiA  (onc-fifth  natural  size). 

TVr  A  <~;TT  T^rR.  a  TVT'TTTrrTe  A  .      Nat.  Ord.,  Composita:. 

A  pretty  little  dwarf  free-flowering  plant ;  flowers  resembling  Michaelmas  Daisy.  HarcJ 
annual. 

963  Machaeranthera  Tanacetifolia.     Blush-purple,  with  golden-yellow  centre,     i  foot         .      ■«e 

IVTA-IiTYlVIA.  (Unicorn  Plant).      Nat.  Ord.,  Pedaliacece. 

Handsome  tropical  annuals,  remarkable  for  the  size  of  their  flower  compared  with  thet 
leaves  ;  requires  a  light  rich  soil  and  a  warm  situation.  The  young  fi"uit,  or  seed-pods,  an 
considered  fine  for  pickling.     Tender  annual. 

964  Martynia  Angularis.     Purple;  fi-om  Brazil.     2  feet 03 

965    Cramiolaria.     White;  from  Brazil.     2  feet 05 

966    Fragrans  (sweet-scented).     Purple;  from  Mexico.     2  feet 03 

967    Lutea.     Yellow ;  frort  Brazil.     2  feet 03 

M:ATRICA.RI1A^.      Nat.  Ord.,  Composite. 
A  beautiful  dwarf-growing  plant,  well  adapted  for  beds  or  edging.     Half-hardy  perennial. 

968  Matricaria  Eximia.     Double,  quilled.-    i J  foot to 

969    Capensis.     Double.    White ;  very  fine.    Three-quarters  foot 10 

I1MA.XJHA.]VI>YA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Scrophulariacece. 

The  most  graceftil  and  free-flowering  of  soft-wooded  climbers,  whether  for  the  ornamenta- 
tion of  the  conservatory  and  greenhouse,  or  for  pillars,  trellis-work,  and  verandas  in  the  flow 
er-garden.  The  eifect  produced  by  the  profusion  of  elegant  and  varied-colored  flowers  i» 
strikingly  beautiful.     Blooms  the  first  season  from  seed..    Half  hardy  perennial. 


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MAURANDYA   BARCLAYANA. 

971  Maurandya  Antirrhinum.     Pale-violet,     lo  feet Jo.io 

972    Barclayana.     Rich  violet.     lo  feet    .        .        .        .        .        ,       ,        .        .        .    .10 

973  Alba.     White.     10  feet 10 

974  Coccinea.     Scarlet.     10  feet 10 

975  Rosea.     Rose.     10  feet ' 10 

976  Lilacina.     Lilac.     10  feet 10 

977    Purpurea  Grandiflora.     Purple.     10  feet       .        .        .        , 10 

978    Semperflorens,  Alba.     White.    10  feet 10 

979    Rosea.     Rose.     10  feet 10 

980  —    Mixed.    Above  mixed lo 

M:E3L<A-lMI»OI>rU»X.      Nat.  Ord.,  Compositit. 

982  Melampodium  Macranlhum.     A  pretty  border-plant     Yellow.    2  feet         .        .        .    .10 

MTESEl^rmtYA-TNTHEMIUTMC.      Nat.  Ord.,  Fkoidc<s. 

A  brilliant  and  profuse-flowering  tribe  of  extremely  pretty  dwarf-growing  plants ;  strik- 
ingly effective  in  beds,  edging;,  roclc-work,  rustic  baskets,  or  vases,  in  warm,  sunny  situa- 
tions ;  also  for  indoor  decoration  if  grown  in  pots,  boxes,  or  pans.  Succeeds  best  in  dry 
loamy  soil.     Half-hardy  annual. 

983  Mesembryanthemum  Capiiaium.     Yellow,     i  foot o^ 

984    Crysialllum  (Ice-plant).     White.     Half  foot 05 

985    Glabrum.     Smooth  yellow.     Three-quarters  foot 05 

936    Pinnatlfidum.     Yellow,     i  foot .05 

937    Pomeridianum.     Bright  yellow,  large-flowered 05 

908    Tricolor.     Rosy-pink,  purple  centre 05 

989  ^—    Album.     White,  with  purple  centre 10 

990  — —    Mixed.     Above,  mixed 10 

3I:E1Li^I^EXJCA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Myrtaceet. 

A  genus  of  very  desirable  greenhouse  or  conservatory  plants,  remarkable  for  the  neatness 
of  their  foliage,  and  the  beauty  of  their  flowers,  which  are  produced  on  gracefully  drooping 
branches. 

991  Melaleuca  Hypericifolia.     Scarlet ;  from  New  South  Wales 25 

992    Myrtifolla        . .23 


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UANSEviLLEA  soAVEOLENs  (one-fifth  natural  size). 

]!HA.'NI>EVILI^EA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Apocynacete. 

Well  knowTi  as  a  most  elegant  and  beautiful  pure  white,  large,  open,  highly  fragrant, 
trumpet-shaped  flower,  freely  produced  in  a  profusion  of  racemes,  which  renders  it  ex- 
tremely attractive  either  in  greenhouse  or  garden.     From  Buenos  Ayres. 

993  Mandevillea  Suaveolens.     White.    Greenhouse  shrub,     lo  feet     ....         /0.25 

1VT"F:T  iT  a  .      Nat.  Ord.,  Meliacete. 

A  very  ornamental  tree,  continuing  in  bloom  the  whole  summer ;    thrives  best  in  peat, 
loam,  and  sand. 
9933  Melia  AzeJerach.     Blue;  fi'om  Syria.    30  feet '    .    .23 

MDETKOSrDEKOS.      Nat.  Ord.,  Myrtacea. 

A  splendid  greeehouse  shrub,  with  beautiful  bottle  brush-like  flowers ;  succeeds  in  peat 
and  loam. 

994  Metrosideros  Lanceolata.     Red;  from  New  Holland.     10  feet     .....    .25 

M:ICI10I*XJ!S.      Nat.  Ord.,  Cojnpositce. 
A  new  everlasting  flower,  of  much  promise.     Half-hardy  aimnaL 

995  Micropus  Supinus.     An  interesting  novelty 10 

3H3IOS-A.  (Sensitive-Plant).      Nat.  Ord.,  Legumijwsa. 

996  Mimosa  Pudica.     Grown  as  a  curiosity,  being  so  sensitive  that  the  leaves  close  up  by 

being  slightly  touched.    Suitable  for  growing  in  pots,  or  the  open  border,    i  ft.       .05 

3H]MUIL<XJS  (Monkey-Flower).  Nat.  Ord.,  ScropJnilariacece. 
A  genus  of  extremely  handsome,  profuse-flowering  plants,  with  singularly  shaped  and 
brilliantly  colored  flowers,  which  are  distinguished  by  their  rich  and  strikingly  beautiful 
markings.  Seeds  sown  in  spring  make  fine  bedding-plants  for  summer  blooming,  while  seed 
sown  in  autumn  produces  very  effective  early-flowering  greenhouse  plants.  Half-hardy 
perennials. 

997  Mimulus    Cardinalis  (Monkey-Flower).     Very  showy,  with  brilliant  scarlet  flowers; 

blooms  readily  the  first  year  from  seed.     Fine  for  bedding.     Three-quarters  ft.  .     .10 


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998  Mimulus  Musk  (Mimulus  AfascAatus).     The  well-known  musk-plant    .        .         .  $0.10 

999    Cupreus.    A  new  species,  six  or  eight  inches  high,  with  handsome,  glossy  folia?;e, 

and  large,  finely-formed,  orange-scarlet  flowers ;  very  free-flowering.     Valuable 

for  borders  and  beds 25 

1000    Hybrida  Grandiflora.     White  ground,  with  crimson  spots.     Superb.     Half  ft  .     .js 

100  1     Yellow  ground,  crimson  blotches         .        .        .        .         .         .         •     .25 

1002    Finest  Mixed.     All  the  above  mixed 25 

1003    PzrA\na  {Tigrinoides).    An  extremely  beautiful  new  blotched  and  spotted  hybrid, 

of  Mimulus  Cupreus  and  Luteus,  having  the  dwarf-spreading  habit  and  glossy 
foliage  of  the  former,  with  large  finely-shaped  flower  of  a  rich  golden-yellow 
ground-color,  blotched  and  spotted  in  a  most  striking  manner  with  coppery  ma- 
roon ;  a  splendid  mixture 25 

]M:IGIV0]VETTE.      Nat.  Ord.,  ResedacecB. 

A  well-known  fragrant  favorite,  which  produces  a  pleasing  contrast  to  the  more  showy 
occupants  of  the  parterre.  If  well  thinned  out  immediately  the  plants  are  large  enough, 
they  will  grow  stronger,  and  produce  larger  spikes  of  bloom.  The  seeds  should  be  scattered 
about  shrubbery  and  mixed  flower-borders,  where  it  grows  readily.     Hardy  annuals. 

1004  Mignonette   {Roseda  Odoraid).     The  well-known  sweet-scented  variety.     Half  foot. 

(25  per  ounce) 05 

1005    Grandiflora.     Large-flowered  variety ;  from  Barbary.     Half  foot  .        .        .     .05 

1006    Mycrophylla.     Thousand-leaved 10 

1007    Arborea  (Tree).     Fine  foliage.     2  feet 10 

M:0]VItSIIOOr>.       Nat.  Ord.,  Ranunculacea. 
(See  Aconitum.) 

IMCOKIVIjVG    OLOKY,      Nat.  Ord.,  ConvolvtRacece. 

1009     Morning  Glory,  Mixed.     The  finest  varieties.     20  feet 05 

(For  other  varieties,  see  Convolvulus.) 

IktOTjniNTlVG-    I5Kir>E.      Nat.  Ord.,  Dipsacece. 

(See  Scabious.) 

M:OM:OKr>ICA..       Nat.  Ord.,  Cuctirbitacete. 

The  Squirting  Cucumber  ;  an  annual  gourd-like  plant  with  woolly  leaves  and  golden-yel- 
low flowers,  the  fioiit  of  which  resembles  a  small  cucumber,  and,  when  ripe,  bursts  the  moment 
it  is  touched,  scattering  its  seeds,  and  the  half-liquid  pulpy  matter  in  which  they  are  con- 
tained, to  a  considerable  distance.     Half-hardy  annual. 

101 1  Momordica  Balsamina  (P>alsam  Apple).     From  East  Indies.     10  feet 05 

1012    Charantia  (Balsam  Pear).     From  East  Indies.     10  feet 05 

]\IOriWA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Compositie. 

1013  Morna   Elegans.      An  everlasting  flower;  fine  for  dry  bouquets;   from  Swan  River. 

i|  feet 05 

MTSTOSOTIS    (Forget-Me-Not).      Nat.  Ord.,  Boraghiaccce. 

These  beautiful  little  flowers  are  too  well  known  to  need  recommendation ;  will  grow 
around  fountains,  over  damp  rock-work,  or  in  any  moist  situation.     Hardy  perennial. 

1014  Myosotis  Alpestrls.     A  variety  with  blue  flowers.     Half  foot 05 

1015    Alba.     Wliite.     Half  foot 10 

1016    Palustrls.     A  well-known  favorite,  with  clusters  of  delicate  blue  flowers  appearing 

all  summer ;  blooms  the  first  year  from  seed.     Half  foot 05 

1017    Palustrls  Azurea    Major.     A  beautiful  variety,  with  large  blue  flowers.     Hah" 

foot lO 

1018    Azorica.     Blue,  shaded  with  purple  ;  a  fine  large-flowered  variety         .        .        .     .10 

]»rCJSIi:-I*LA.TVT.       Nat.  Ord.,  Scrophulariacece. 
(See  Mimulus  Moschatus.) 


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so.  PRICE 

]VA.STXJIiTITJM:    (Trop^olum  Majus).     Nat.  Ord.,   TropsolaceiB. 

This  is  a  well-known  ornamental  annual,  of  easy  cultivation.  It  flowers  best  in  a  light 
soil.  It  looks  well,  trained  to  a  trellis  or  over  a  wall.  The  flowers  are  rich  orange,  shaded 
with  crimson  and  various  colors.  The  variety  with  crimson  or  blood-colored  flowers  makes 
a  fine  contrast  with  orange.  The  seeds  are  used  as  a  substitute  for  capers,  and  the  flowers 
sometimes  eaten  as  salads.     Half-hardy  annuals. 

1020  Nasiuriium  Carneum.     Flesh-color.     lo  feet #0.05 

102 1  Majus.     Bright-orange.     10  feet 05 

1022  Atrosanguineum.     Dark-crimson.     10  feet 03 

1023  Shillingii.     Spotted-yellow,  with  dark  spots  on  each  petal.     10  feet      .        .        .     .10 

1024  Schenermanni.     Straw-color,  striped  with  brown  ;  fine 05 

(The  above  are  all  tall  varieties.) 

NASTUK-TIUar    (Trop^olum  Minor).      Nat.  Ord.,  Tropaolacecs. 

The  dwarf-improved  varieties  of  the  Nasturtium  are  among  the  most  useful  and  beautiful 
of  garden  favorites  for  bedding,  massing,  or  ribboning,  and  rank  with  the  Geranium,  Verbena, 
and  Calceolaria.  Their  close  compact  growth,  rich-colored  flowers,  and  the  freedom  with 
which  they  bloom,  all  combine  to  place  them  in  the  category  of  first-class  bedding-plants. 
The  Tom  Thumb  varieties  are  distinguished  favorites,  as  are  also  the  old  crimson  and  the 
new  Crystal-palace  Gem.     Half-hardy  annuals. 

1025  Nasturtium  Dwarf  Crimson.     Very  fine  for  groups,     i  foot 05 

1026    Scarlet.     Brilliant,     x  foot 05 

1027     Spotted.     Yellow,  with  dark  spots.     1  foot 05 

1028    Tom  Thumb,  Scarlet.     A  beautiful  variety,  dwarf  and  compact ;  quite  as  rich 

in  color  and  as  effective  as  the  Tom  Thumb  Geraniums ;  fine  for  pots  or  vases. 

I  foot 10 

1029    Yellow.     A  variety  similar  to  the  last  mentioned,  with  yellow  flow- 
ers.    I  foot 10 

1030    Beauty.     Yellow,  blotched  with  crimson ;  fine,     i J  feet     .        .        .     .10 

103  1    Crystal-palace  Gem.     A  new  sulphur-color,  spotted  with  maroon; 

a  splendid  bedding  variety,     i  foot 10 

1032    Pearl.     Creamy-white;  a  fine  variety 10 

1033  ^^    New    Hybrid.     Saved  fi-om  the  finest-named  varieties,  producing 

flowers  of  various  shades,  —  buff,  yellow,  crimson,  maroon,  in  great  profusion  ; 
beautifully  blotched  and  marbled 25 

lN"Ii:3£ESIA..       Nat.  Ord-,  Scrophidariacem. 

Exceedingly  pretty  and  profuse-blooming  plants.  Nemesia  Compacta  and  Alba  should 
be  grown  in  every  garden.     Half  hardy  annual. 

1034  Nemesia  Floribunda.     White  and  yellow ;  sweet-scented 05 

1035    Versicolor  Compacta.     Blue  and  white.     3  feet 10 

1036    Alba.     Pure  white.     Three-quarters  foot 10 

1037    Insignis.     New;  light-blue.     Three-quarters  foot 25 

1038    —^    La  Superbe.     Light-rose;  fine.     Three-quarters  foot      .        .        .    .25 

INETlITJlVr    (Oleander).     Nat.  Ord.,  Apocyttacece. 

A  class  of  splendid  double-flowering  evergreen  shrubs,  of  a  highly  ornamental  character; 
fine  for  conservatory  decoration,  or  placing  on  lawns  and  terraces  during  the  summer  ;  grow- 
ing in  any  light,  rich  soil.     Half-hardy  shrubs. 

1039  Nerium  Oleander.     Rosy-pink;  double;  fi-om  Italy.     6  feet 10 

1040    Variegata.     Scarlet  and  white ;  from  Italy.     6  feet 10 

WICOTIA.DVA.    (Tobacco-Plant).     Nat.  Ord.,  Solatiacece. 

These  are  strong-growing,  fine-foliaged  plants.  They  are  very  effective  for  large  shrub- 
bery borders,  and  the  leaves  of  some  varieties  are  valuable  for  fiiinigating  purposes.  Tender 
annuals. 

1041  Nicotiana  Glauca.     Yellow;  native  of  America 10 

1042    Glutinosa.     Scarlet;  fi-om  Peru.     3  feet 10 

1043     Vincsflora.     White;  very  pretty  ;  from  South  America.     2  feet 10 

IVIGELX^A.    (Love-in-a-Mist).      Nat.  Ord.,  Ranunculacece. 

A  genus  of  very  interesting,  compact-growing,  fi-ee-flowering  plants,  with  curious-looking 
flowers  and  seed-pods.     From  the  extraordinary  motion  manifested  by  the  stamens,  this 


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genus  has  received  the  above  singular  names.     Grows  freely  in  any  garden  soU.     From 
Spain.     Hardy  annual. 

1044  NIgella  Damascene.     Blue;  fine •        .         ^.03 

1045    Nana.     A  dwarf  variety ;  flowers  blue  and  white:  double 05 

1046    Hispanica.     Blue;  very  showy 05 

1047    Alba.     Pure  white 05 


NEMOPHILA   MACULATA. 


NEM:0I»H:II^A..      Nat.  Ord.,  Hydrophyllacea. 

This  is,  perhaps,  the  most  charming  and  generally  useful  genus  of  dwarf-growing  hardy 
annuals.  All  the  varieties  have  a  neat,  compact,  and  uniform  habit  of  growth,  with  shades 
and  colors  the  most  strikingly  beautiful,  so  that  ribboned,  sown  in  circles,  or  arranged  in  any 
style  which  the  fancy  may  suggest,  tlie  effect  is  pleasing  and  very  striking.  They  are  also 
very  useful  for  pot-culture.     Hardy  annual. 

1043     Nemophifa  Atomaria.     White,  with  blue  spots,     i  foot 05 

1049    Oculata.     Light-blue,  blotched  with  black ;  fine,     i  foot 10 

1050    Discoidalis.     Black,  with  white  edge 05 

1051    Marmorata.     Black-marbled,  with  white.     1  foot 05 

1052    Insiynis.     Bright-blue 05 

1033    Alba.     White,     i  foot 05 

1054    Marginata.     Sky-blue,  edged  with  white 05 

1055    Grandiflora.     Bright-blue,  with  white  centre.     1  foot 05 

1056    Striata.     Blue  and  white,     i  foot 05 

1057    Maculata.     White;  large  puqile  spots,     i  foot 05 

1058    Variegata.      White,  veined  with  lilac,  and  blotched  with  violet;   foliage 

finely  variegated  ;  very  effective,     i  foot 10 

1059    Good  Mixed 05 


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3NTEKrE3i:BEK.GIA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Solanacece. 

Profiase-blooming,  elegant,  and  charming  little  plants,  exceedingly  valuable  for  small  beds, 
edging  and  rustic  baskets  or  vases.     Half-hardy  perennials. 


1060  Nierembergia  Gracilis.     White,  veined  v/ith  lilac ;  from  Uraguay.     Half-foot 

106 1    Intermedia.     Deep-crimson.    Half  foot 


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NOLA-INA..      Nat.  Ord.,  NolanaceiB. 

Very  pretty  trailing-plants,  after  the  character  of  the  Convolvulus  Minor ;  fine  for  rock- 
work,  hanging-baskets,  old  stumps,  &c. ;  succeeds  best  in  a  light  rich  soil.     Hardy  annuals. 

1052     Nolana  rttriplicifolia.     Blue,  violet,  and  yellow ;  from  Peru.     Half  foot 

[063    Alba.     White;  yellow  centre 

1064    Subcoerulea.    A  fine  variety,  with  mauve-colored  flowers   . 

1065    Prostaia.     Fine  blue,  streaked  with  black ;  from  Peru  . 

2VY]M:p»H-aEA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Nymphaceie. 
Beautiful  hardy  aquatics,  thriving  in  rich  loamy  soil  at  the  bottom  of  ponds  or  lakes. 

1066  Nymphsea  Alba.     White;  a  magnificent  variety ;  from  England.     3  feet       .        .        •    .25 

]VYCTEIII]VI^.      Nat.  Ord.,  ScrophidariacecE. 

Neat  compact  little  plants,  covered  with  pretty,  sweet-scented,  star-shaped  flowers  ;  valua- 
ble for  edgings,  rock-work,  stumps,  or  small  beds ;  succeeds  in  a  light  rich  soil.  From  Cape 
of  Good  Hope.     Half-hardy  perennials. 

1067  Nycterinia  Capensis.     White;  yellow  centre.     Half  foot 10 

1068    Selaginoldes.     Pink;  yellow  centre.     Half  foot 10 

1069    Alba.     Pure  white ,       .        .     .10 

OBEI^ISCA-HIA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Compositce. 

Bold,  showy  plants,  with  rich-colored  flowers  and  curious  acorn-like  centres ;  succeeds  in 
any  common  garden-soil.     From  Texas.     Half-hardy  perennial. 

1070  Obeliscaria    Pulcherrima.      Rich  velvety-crimson,  edged  and  tipped  with  yellow. 

Half-foot 05 

1071    Aurantiaca.     Yellow.    2  feet 10 

CEIVOTHEKA-.      Nat.  Ord.,  Onagraceis. 

A  magnificent  genus ;  one  of  the  most  useful  and  beautiful  either  for  beds,  borders,  edg- 
ings, or  rock-work.  All  the  varieties  are  free-flowering,  and  most  of  tliem  perennials.  The 
most  remarkable  of  the  perennial  kinds  are  CEnothera  Grandiflora  Lamarckiana,  with  superb 
spikes  of  large  flowers  ;  CEnothera  Macrocarpa,  splendid  for  beds  or  edging,  flowers  six 
inches  in  diameter;  QJnothera  Acaulis,  flowers  silvery-wliite  ;  and  Oenothera  Missouriensis. 
Of  the  annual  varieties,  QSnothera  Drummondii  Nana  and  CEnothera  Bistorta  Veltchii  suc- 
ceed in  any  good  soil. 

1072  (Enothera  Acaulis.     A  large-flowered  variety,  with  silvery-white  blossoms:  from  Chili    .10 


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Biennis  Hirsutissima.     Crimson-orange;   from  California.     Half-hardy  annual. 

2  feet 05 

Bistorta  Veitchii  Grandiflora.     Pure  yellow;  crimson-spotted;  from  Califomia. 

Half-hardy  annual,     i  foot 10 

Campylocarpa  Grandiflora.     Crimson-orange ;  large-flowered  ;  beautiful  variety ; 

from  Peru.     Half-hardy  perennial,     i  foot 10 

Cinnabarlna.  Rich-orange ;  yellow  throat,  stained  with  rich  salmon.  Half- 
hardy  perennial       10 

Drummondii  Nana  Nova.  Dwarf;  bright-yellow  variety;  from  Texas.  Half- 
hardy  annual.     I  foot 10 

Grandiflora  Lamarckiana.  Bright-yellow;  the  most  effective  and  strikingly 
beautiful  of  this  splendid  genus ;  flowers  three  to  four  inches  in  diameter,  and  pro- 
duced in  the  greatest  profusion  ;  an  exceedingly  ornamental  plant  for  mixed  bor- 
ders.    3  feet 10 

Jarmesii.    Bright-yellow  flowers ;  large,  and  produced  in  great  profusion.     2  feet    .10 

Macrocarpa.     Rich  yellow.     Hardy  perennial 10 

Taraxacifolia.     Pure  white.     Hardy  perennial,     i  foot 10 

Lutea.     Yellow.     Hardy  perennial,     i  foot 05 

Tetraptera.     Silvery-white  ;  very  handsome 05 

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CENOTHERA  LAMARCKiA  (onc-tenth  natural  size). 

1084  (Enothera  Undulaia.     Primrose:  from  Pem.     Hardy  perennial,     i J  feet     .        .         $0.05 

1085  —     Fruiicosa.     A  very  fine  perennial  species;  rich  yellow  flowers  ;  numerous;  open 

in  sunshine  (diurnal).     2  feet 10 

1086  — ■    Glauca.     Flowers  deep,  rich  yellow ;  very  free-flowering.     Hardy  perennial        .    .10 

OrVOPOKDOiV.      Nat.  Ord.,  Compositce. 

1087  Onopordon    Tauricum.     A  noble  thistle-like  plant,   of  very  ornamental  character; 

thrives  well  in  any  soil ;  flower  purple.     Hardy  perennial.    6  feet       .        .        .    .10 

OXJLI^IS.      Nat.  Ord.,  Oxalidacem. 

Elegant  flowering-plants,  particularly  adapted  for  the  greenhouse  or  parlor,  where  they 
bloom  in  mid-winter. 

1089  Oxalis  Rosea.     A  very  neat,  erect-growing  plant,  six  to  nine  or  twelve  inches  high,  with 

small,  medium-sized  leaves,  and  numerous  conspicuous  clusters  of  bright  rose- 
colored,  salver-shaped  flowers 10 

1090  — —    Tropxoloides.     Yellow.    Tender  annual.     Quarter  foot Jo 

OA.TS    (Avena  Sensitiva).      Nat.  Ord.,  Graminece. 

A  very  curious  genus  of  ornamental  grasses ;  fine  for  dried  bouquets  ;  suitable  for  mixed 
borders.     Hardy  annual. 

1091  Oats  Animated.     Curious,     z  feet  .        .        .        .        .        • 05 


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NO.  PRICK 

OXYXJItA.      Nat.  Ord.,  Composite. 
1092    Oxyura    ChtTsanlhemoides.     A  showy,  free-flowering  plant,  with  beautiilil  fringed 

flowers ;  golden-yellow ;  from  California ^0,05 


ENGLISH    PAMSIES.  —  PRIZE  VARIETIES. 


I*A.'N"SY   (Heartsease  OR  Viola  Tricolor).      Nat.  Ord.,  Violacece. 

The  Pansy,  or  Heartsease,  is  a  general  favorite  and  old  acquaintance  with  every  one  who 
has  any  thing  to  do  witli  a  flower-garden.  It  begins  to  open  its  modest  but  lively  flowers  as 
soon  as  the  snow  clears  off  in  the  spring,  and  continues  to  enliven  the  garden  till  snow 
conies  .igain.  The  flowers  are  in  the  greatest  perfection  in  May  and  June  :  the  burning  sun 
of  summer  is  unfavorable  for  their  greatest  beauty,  but  in  autuiVin  they  are  fine  again.  The 
Pansy  is  properly  a  biennial,  but  cari  be  perpetuated  by  cuttings  or  division  of  the  roots. 
Seeds  sown  in  August,  in  the  open  borders,  will  come  up  readily  in  a  few  weeks.  The  seeds 
should  be  slightly  covered  with  fine  soil,  if  covered  at  all,  as  half  the  seeds  sown  rot  in  the 
ground  from  being  covered  too  deep.  As  soon  as  they  expand  the  second  set  of  leaves,  they 
should  be  planted  out  into  beds ;  if  planted  in  the  spring,  they  should  not  be  allowed  to 
flower  imtil  late  in  the  fall  ;  the  buds  should  be  picked  ofif  during  the  summer,  which  will 
make  the  plants  bushy  and  compact.  They  require  to  be  covered  during  the  winter  with 
evergi-een  boughs  or  a  cold  frame.  The  following  seeds  were  selected  by  some  of  the  most 
celebrated  European  florists  from  prize  collections,  and  we  can  recomrnend  them  as  first- 
class  in  every  respect. 

1093  Pansy,  Good  Mixed 05 

1094    Fine  Mixed 10 

1095    Extra  Mixed.     Saved  from  named  flowers,  from  English  prize  collection;  the 

finest  in  habit  of  plant,  size,  form,  and  substance  of  flower.     Superb    .        .        .     .50 


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NO.  PRICE 

1096  Pansy,  Extra  German.     These  were  selected  by  a  celebrated  German  florist,  and  may 

be  depended  upon  as  very  fine $0.25 

1097    New.     Large-flowered,  margined ;  fancy 25 

1098    Auriculaflora.     Brown,  rose-margined ;  fine 25 

1099    Atropurpurea.     Pure,  dark,  velvety-crimson 25 

I  100    Marginata  Alba.     Velvety-crimson,  with  white  eye,  and  margined    .        .     .25 

I  10  I    Aurea.     Velvety-crimson,  with  golden  ground,  and  margined    .        .        .     .25 

I  102    Pelargonaeflora.     Each  petal  having  a  large  maroon  blotch  on  white  ground  ; 

yellow  eye 50 

1103    Picturaia.     Dark-maroon,  marbled  with  bronze 25 

1104    Mixed.     Above  six  varieties  mixed.     These  varieties  form  a  new  class  of  Fancy 

Pansies,  with  unusually  large  flowers,  conspicuous  by  their  brilliancy  and  novelty 
of  colors.  They  have  the  valuable  property  of  resisting  almost  the  greatest 
summer  heat,  and  flowering  most  profusely.  We  offer  the  above  as  a  superior 
strain  obtained  by  careful  selection 50 

1105    Pure  White.     Constant  and  fine 23 

1106    Golden-Yellow.     Constant  and  fine .20 

1107    Dark-Blue.     Constant  and  fine 25 

1108    Light-Blue.     Constant  and  fine 20 

1109    Bronze-colored.     Constant  and  fine 20 

II  1  0    Fancy  Striped.     Constant  and  fine .25 

nil     Rose  Marbled.     Constant  and  fine 25 

1112     Violet.     White  margined.     Constant  and  fine 25 

1113     Mixed.     Above  varieties  mixed 25 

1114     Faust,  or  King  of  the  Blacks.     Flower,  black ;  fine  bedding  variety  ,        .        .    .20 

I»A]ytP^S-Gi-K.A.SS.      Nat.  Ord.,  Grammaceai. 
(See  Gynerium.) 

I*A.X*-A."VER  (Perennial  Poppy).      Nat.  Ord.,  Papaveracete. 

A  highly  ornamental  and  strikingly  effective  genus  of  plants,  with  brilliant  colored  flowers 
of  an  immense  size,  which,  in  select  plantation  and  shrubbery  borders,  are  unusually  effect- 
ive. Papaver  Nudicaule  is  a  dwarf-growing  variety,  and  is  especially  adapted  for  rock-work. 
Hardy  perennial. 

1116  Papaver  Bracteatum.     Bright  orange-crimson  ;  large  and  handsome.     2  feet         .        .     .05 

1117    Involuoratum  Maximum.     Brilliant  orange-scarlet ;  from  Levant.     3  feet    .        .     .10 

1118     Nudicaule.     Bright-yellow:  from  Siberia,     i  foot 10 

1119    Orientate.     Deep  scarlet,  with  large  black  blotches ;  from  Levant.     25  feet .         .     .05 

I»^SSIO]V-FI.iO^WT±:R.      Nat.  Ord.,  Passifloracea. 

A  splendid  class  of  climbers,  with  curious  flowers  produced  in  great  profusion ;  fine  for 
conservatory,  or  will  answer  for  the  garden,   flowering  freely  during  the  autumn  months. 

1120  Passiflora  Coerulea.     Light-blue;  fine 10 

112  1     Gracilis.     White,  pretty 10 

1122    Princeps.     Splendid  racemes  of  vermilion  flowers  ;  very  fine 25 

I»A.]VCrt^Tnj]Vr.     Nat.  Ord.,  Amarymdacea:. 

An  exceedingly  ornamental  genus  of  hardy  bulbs,  producing  splendid  spikes  of  handsome 
flowers ;  succeeds  best  in  light  sandy  loam  mixed  with  vegetable  mould.  Greenhouse 
bulbs. 

1123  Pancratium  lllyricum.     White;  from  south  of  Europe,     i  foot 25 

1124    Maritimum.     White;  deliciously  fragrant.     From  south  of  Europe.     2  feet         .     .25 

I»j*.ULO'WTVUL.       Nat.  Ord.,  Scrophulxriacece. 

A  noble,  hardy  tree,  bearing  panicles  of  dark-lilac  flowers,  resembling  those  of  the  Glox- 
inia.    Thrives  in  any  good  soil 

1125  Paulownia  Imperialis.     Blue;  from  Japan.     20  feet        .......     .10 

I*JEA.S.      Nat.  Ord.,  Leguminosa. 
The  Sweet  Peas  are  among  the  most  popular  annuals  which  enrich  the  flower-garden. 
They  may  be  planted  and  trained  on  sticks  the  same  as  common  peas ;   or  they  may  be 
sowed  along  the  sides  offences,  forming  a  highly  ornamental  covering:  in  any  situation, 
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1126  Sweef  Peas,  Black.     From  Ceylon.     6  feet $0.05 

1127  White.     From  Ceylon.     6  feet 05 

1128  Purple.     From  Ceylon.     6  feet 05 

1129  Painted  Lady.     From  Ceylon.    6  feet 05 

1130  Scarlet.     From  Ceylon.    6  feet 05 

1131  Scarlet  Striped.     From  Ceylon.    6  feet 05 

1132  Mixed.     The  above  mixed .05 

1133    Everlasting.     (See  Lathyrus) 05 

1134    Lord  Anson's.     Light-blue.     1 5  foot 05 

1135    Tangier.     Scarlet;  from  Barbary 05 

I»E3L«AI1,G0]NXUM:.      Nat.  Ord.,  Geraniacece. 

A  genus  of  indispensable  and  beautiful  greenhouse  plants  :  whether  for  the  adornment  of 
the  consei-^-atory  or  the  drawing-room,  they  stand  unrivalled.     Greenhouse  perennial. 

1136  Pelargonium.     Finest  mixed.    From  named  prize  flowers 25 

(For  other  varieties,  see  Geranium.) 

I»DE?^STE3IOjV.      Nat.  Ord.,  Scrophulariacetx. 

A  genus  of  well-known  and  highly  ornamental  hardy  herbaceous  plants,  with  long,  grace- 
ful spikes  of  fine-shaped  and  richly-colored  flowers.  One  of  the  most  effective  and  free- 
flowering  of  border  and  bedding  plants  ;  succeeds  in  any  light  soLL 

1137  Penstemon  Cordifolius.     Fine ;  scarlet ;  from  Mexico.     2  feet 10 

1138    Gentianoides.     Piuri^le  and  white  ;  from  Me.xico.     2  feet 10 

1140   Coccineus.     Scarlet  and  white ;  from  Mexico 10 

1141  Jeffreyanus.     Sky-blue;  fine 25 

1142  Lobbianus.     Beautiful  yellow,  of  good  habit ;  flagrant.     2  feet 25 

1143  Murrayanum.     Light-scarlet,  in  long  spikes,  fine  foliage  ;  from  Texas  .        .        .     .10 

1144  Digitalis.     White,  striped  with  red.     2  feet 10 

1145  Finest  Mixed 10 

I»EI?.ILI^A..      Nat.  Ord.,  LaUatce. 

Among  the  recent  introductions  of  omamental-foliaged  plants  for  flower-garden  decora- 
tion, the  Perilla  deseiTes  a  more  than  ordinary  share  of  attention.  Its  habit  of  growth  is 
neat  and  shaibby,  whilst  its  foliage  is  a  deep  mulberry'  or  blackish  purple,  and  forms  a  fine 
contrast  to  the  silvery  foliage  of  Cineraria  Maritima,  or  the  lively  green  of  other  plants. 
Half-hardy  annual. 

1146  Perilla  Nankinensis.     Leaves,  a  deep  mulberry  or  pui-plish-black ;  from  China.     2  feet     .05 

I»ETUIV1^V.      Nat.  Ord.,  Solanacea;. 

A  highly  ornamental  and  proftise-flowering,  easily  cultivated  garden  favorite,  equally 
effective  and  beautiful  whether  grown  in  pots  for  the  decoration  of  the  greenhouse  and  sit- 
ting-room window,  or  planted  out  in  beds  or  mixed  borders.  The  brilliancy  and  variety  of 
its  colors,  combined  with  the  duration  of  its  blooming  period,  render  it  invaluable.  Seeds 
sown  in  spring  make  fine  bedding-plants  for  summer  and  autumn  display ;  succeeds  in  any 
rich  soil.     Half-hardy  perennials. 

1147  Petunia  Phoenicia  (the  original  variety).     Flowers  small ;  deep  purple 05 

1148  Grandiflora  Hybrida.     Mixed;  saved  from  named  flowers        .         .         .     .25 

1149  Marginata.     Green-bordered;  a  fine  variety 10 

1150  Buchanan's  Hybrids.     Beautifully  blotched  and  marbled  ;  a  fine  variety  .     .25 

1151  Inimitable.     Red-margined  and  blotched,  with  pure  white  ;  fine         .        .     .25 

1152  Countess  of  Ellesmere.     Deep  rose,  with  white  throat 10 

1153  Striatifolia.     A  beautiful  striped  variety 2$ 

1154    Flore  Pleno.     These  are  fecundated  with  great  care,  and  are  sure  to  produce  a 

large  percentage  of  double  flowers 25 

1155    Large-flowered  Alba.     White;  fine 10 

1150    Purpurea.     Purple 10 

1157  Rosea.     Rose-colored 10 

1158  Violet.     Violet 10 

1159  Good   Mixed 05 

1160  Finest  Mixed 10 


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NO.  PRICE 

I*H^!SI30LXJS  (Scarlet-Runner  Beans).    Nat.  Ord.,  Leguminoste. 

This  is  a  popular  climbing  annual,  with  spikes  of  showy  scarlet  flowers,  and  a  variety 
with  white  flowers.  They  are  extensively  grown  to  cover  arbors,  walls,  or  to  form  screens, 
for  which  purpose  they  are  admirably  adapted  on  account  of  their  vigorous  and  rapitl 
growth.     Hardy  annuals. 

1161  Phaseolus  Coccinea.     Brilliant  scarlet $o.io 

1162    Painted  Lady.     A  beautiful  variety lo 

1163    Alba.     Whit« lo 

PHI-OX-    r>I?,XJ]Vi:M:0]N"I>II.       Nat.  Ord.,  Polemoniacece. 

This  magnificent  genus  of  plants  is  unrivalled  for  richness  and  brilliancy  of  colors,  pro- 
fusion and  duration  of  blooming.  They  are  unsurpassed  for  bedding  or  pot  culture,  and 
produce  a  splendid  effect  in  mixed  borders.  No  garden  should  be  without  these  beautiful 
plants.     Succeeds  best  in  light  rich  soil.     Hardy  annuals. 

1164  Phlox  Drummondii  Alba.     White lo 

1165    Oculata.     Pure  white,  with  purple  eye lo 

1166    Marmorata.     Marbled lo 

1167    Louis  Napoleon.     Dark-crimson lo 

l!68    Leopoldii.     Purple;  white  eye lo 

1169  Queen  Victoria.     Violet;  white  eye lo 

1170  Purpurea.     Deep  purple lo 

1171  Chamois  Rose.     Delicate  rose 25 

1172  Coccinea.     Pure  deep  scarlet 10 

1173    Striata.     Scarlet,  striped  with  white 10 

1174    Radowitsky.     Deep  rose,  striped  with  white 10 

1175    Variabilis.     Light-blue  marbled lo 

il76    Good  Mixed 05 

1177    Finest  Mixed.     Including  all  the  best  varieties 10 

1178    Perennial  Mixed.     Saved  from  a  collection  of  upwards  of  one  hundred 

varieties,  embracing  all  those  splendid  new  varieties  introduced  during  the  last 
five  years  by  the  French  and  English  florists,  of  which  the  produce  may  be  ex- 
pected to  be  fully  equal  or  superior  to  the  original         23 

I*I]VIt.      Nat.  Ord.,  Caryophyllacea. 

A  well-known  and  highly  valued  plant,  remarkable  as  well  for  its  great  beauty  and  delight- 
ful fragrance  as  for  its  easy  culture  and  accoaimodating  habit,  growmg  freely  and  flowering 
]irofusely  either  in  pots,  in  the  greenhouse,  or  in  the  open  border ;  succeeding  best  in  a  rich 
loamy  soil.     Hardy  perennial. 

1180     Pinks  (Florist  or  Paisley).     Finest  mixed.     From  a  named  collection 25 

1131    Pheasant-eye.     White  or  pink,  with  dark  eye.     The  flowers  are  deeply  fringed  or 

feathered ;  very  fragrant 10 

(For  other  varieties,  see  Dianthus.) 
riCOTEE     I»I]VK:.       Nat.  Ord.,  CaryophyUacea. 

Favorite  and  well-known  plants  of  great  beauty,  combining  with  the  most  perfect  form 
the  richest  and  the  most  beautifiil  colors.  They  have  a  delicate  perfume,  are  easily  culti- 
vated, and  bloom  profusely,  growing  freely  in  any  light  rich  soil.  The  seed  we  offer  has 
been  saved  from  flowers  possessing  all  the  requisite  characteristics  which  constitute  a  first- 
class  flower.     Hardy  perennial. 

1182  Picotee  Pink.     Good  mixed 10 

1183    Perpetual,  or  Tree.     Saved  fi-om  stage  flowers.     \\  feet 50 

PITTOSPORXJIM.      Nat.  Ord.,  Pittosporacea. 

A  handsome  genus  of  exceedingly  ornamental  shrubs  ;  thrives  in  peat  and  loam.  GreeD- 
house  shrubs. 

1184  Pittosporum  Undulatum.     White  and  yellow ;  fi-om  New  South  Wales.     3  feet  .        .      25 

1185    Pendulum.     From  New  South  Wales.     3  feet 25 

I»0r>01L.EI»IS.      Nat.  Ord.,  Composite. 

A  genus  of  pretty,  graceful,  free-flowering  plants,  succeeding  best  in  a  light,  rich  soil,  and 
producing  a  fine  effect  in  beds  or  mixed  borders.     Half  hardy  annuals. 

1186  Podolepis  Chrysantha.     Yellow  ;  from  New  South  Wales,     i  foot 05 


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NO.  PRICE 

n87     Podolepis  Gracilis.     Pink;  from  New  South  Wales,     i  foot $o-oS 

1188    Alba.     White ;  from  New  South  Wales,     i  foot 05 

Il88j Affinis.     Yellow;  new  variety;  the  largest  flowering  kind 10 


CAMPANULA  GRANDis  (see  page  26). 


PHYGBLIA  CAPBNSIS. 


I»HY0E:3L«1U©.      Nat.  Ord.,  Scrophulariacecs. 

A  handsome  free-flowering  plant,  with  large,  richly-marked,  tubular  blossoms ;  succeeds 
in  light  rich  soil.     Half-hardy  perennial. 

1189     Phygelius    Capensis.      Large  carmine,   tubular  flowers;    inside  golden-yellow;    from 

Caffraria.     13  feet 25 


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NO.  PRICK 

I»OirVdA.:XA..      Nat.  Ord.,   Lesuminosece. 

A  very  elegant  and  ornamental  genus  of  greenhouse  shrubs,  requiring  a  good  rich  soil. 

il3D     Poinciana  Gillicsii.     Yellow;  from  South  America.     lo  feet ^o.io 

1191    Pulcherrimi.     Orange;  from  East  Indies.     lo  feet 25 

1192    Regia.     Crimson;  from  Madagascar.     10  feet         .        . 25 

POX^YG-A-lLiA..       Nat.  Ord.,  Polygalaceee. 

A  very  handsome  genus  of  greenhouse  evergreen  shrubs,  which  may  be  grown  out  of 
doors  in  summer ;  thrivei  best  ni  peat  and  loam. 

1193  Polygala  Spaciosa.     Purple;  from  Cape  of  Good  Hope.     6  feet 25 

1194    Dalmaiiana.     Purple;  from  Cape  of  Good  Hope 25 

1195    Latifolia.     Rose;  from  Cape  of  Good  Hope.     3  feet     ......    .25 

1196    Myrtifolia.    Purple ;  from  Cape  of  Good  Hope.    3  feet       .       .       .       .       .    .25 


DOUBLE   PORTULACA. 


r»ORT"Lri.iA-C;A..      Nat.  Ord.,  Portulacete. 

In  praise  of  these  charming  flowers  it  is  impossible  to  speak  too  highly:  and  it  may  be 
safely  affirmed  that  a  garden  without  tham  is  devoid  of  its  brightest  ornaments ;  for  the 
Portulacas  are  unsurpassed  for  brilliancy  and  richness  of  color.  They  are  adapted  for  beds, 
clumps,  edgings,  pots,  vases,  or  rock-work.  The  plants  should  stand  at  least  eight  inches 
distant  from  each  other.     Easily  transplanted. 

1197  Portulaca  Splendens.     Rich  crimson;  showy.     Half  foot 05 

1193  Thellusonii.     Splendid  scarlet.     Half  foot 05 

1199  Aurea.     Yellow.     Half  foot 05 

1200  Alba.     A  pure  white  ;  fine.     Half  foot 05 

1201  Thorburnii.     Deep  orange.     Half  foot .05 

1202  Rosea.     Fine  rose.     Half  foot 05 

1203  Caryophylloides.      Camation-striped ;    white  and  crimson ;  superb.     Half  foot    .10 

1231-  Striata.     Light  yellow ;  gold-striped ;  fine 10 


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NO.  PRICE 

1205  Portulaca  Grandiflora  Flore  Pleno.  Saved  from  double-flowering  plants,  reproducing 
a  large  proportion  of  double,  in  white,  blood-red,  purple,  &c.,  resembling  roses ; 
one  of  the  finest  new  plants  introduced  for  a  long  time  ;  rare.   (See  illustration)  $0.25 

1200    Blensonii.     Vermilion;  fine 10 

I»0LYA.IVTH:US^.       Nat.  Ord.,  PrlnmlacC(E. 

This  gay  and  profuse-flowering  hardy  plant  is  too  well  known  to  need  description.  The 
seeds  which  we  offer  may  be  expected  to  produce  the  richest  and  most  varied  color.  Hardy 
perennial. 

1207    Polyanthus  {Primula  elatior).    Good  mixed 10 

1208 Extra  Mixed.     Saved  from  named  flowers 25 

rOTElVTILIjA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Rosacece. 

These  are  very  handsome  herbaceous  plants,  and  from  their  hardiness  and  showy  char- 
acter are  exccedmgly  useful  and  ornamental.  They  may  be  employed  to  advantage  in  filling 
up  vacant  nooks  and  comers.  Even  in  single  plants,  and  in  all  situations,  their  neatness  of 
foliage  and  long  duration  in  bloom  render  them  objects  of  much  beauty.     Hardy  perennials. 

1209  Potentilla  Atrosanguinea.     Dark  red;  from  Nepaul.     15  feet 05 

1210    Hopwoodiana.     Rose.     1 5  feet 05 

12  11    Aurea.     Orange-color;  from  the  Alps.     Half  foot 10 

1212    Fromosa.     Orange  and  crimson ;  from  Nepaul      .        .        .        .        .        .        .     .10 

1213    Pedata.     Fine  yellow,     i  foot 10 

1214    Macrantha.     White;  from  Switzerland,     i  foot 10 

1215    Mixed.     Finest  mixed     . 10 

I*OI*!E*"!Vr.      Nat.  Ord.,  Papaveracece. 

A  tribe  of  remarkably  shov\'y,  free-flowering  plants,  producing  a  rich  and  effective  display 
in  large  mixed  borders,  in  shrubberies,  or  select  plantations ;  grows  freely  in  any  soil. 
Hardy  annuals. 

1216  Poppy,  Carnation  {Papaver  somnifenmi).     Finest  mixed;  double.     2  feet  .        .        .     .05 

1217  French.     Finest  dwarf-mixed ;  double,     i  foot 05 

1218  German.     Finest  mixed  ;  double 05 

1219  Peony-flowered.     Fine  mixed  ;  double 05 

1220  Ranunculus.     Double  mixed 03 

rUTOlVIXJIVr.       Nat.  Ord.,  Craminece. 
The  rare  Silver  Grass-Tree,  in  appearance,  and  habit  of  growth,  like  a  Pandanus. 

1221  Prionium  Palmlta.     Rare  and  beautiful 25 

mnVCE'S    FOE^THEirt.      Nat.  Ord.,  Amarantacete. 

Ornamental  plants,  with  elegant  plumes  of  rich-colored  flowers ;  succeeds  well  in  any 
good  garden  soil.     Hardy  annuals. 

1222  Prince's  Feather  (Amaranthus).     Large-flowered;  crimson;  from  Nepaul.     2  feet      .     .05 

nmMCTJLA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Prhnulacece. 

A  very  beautiful  greenhouse  plant,  of  various  colors.  All  these  are  particularly  valuable 
as  forming  neat  little  plants,  and  flowering  aU  winter.     Greenhouse  pereimials. 

(See  Chinese  Primrose.) 
I»XJ]NTCA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Myrtacecg. 

Certainly  amongst  the  handsomest  of  shrubs.  Under  the  shelter  of  a  south  wall,  they 
flower  profusely  throughout  the  summer.  Succeeds  best  in  strong  rich  loam.  Half-hardy 
shrubs. 

1224  Punica  Granatum  (Pomegranate).     Waxy  scarlet;  from  south  of  Europe      .        .        .     .25 

I»YI1ETH:I1XJ]»1:.       Nat.  Ord.,  Composita;. 

Handsome,  free-flowering,  highly  ornamental  plants,  producing  a  fine  effect  in  the  mixed 
flower  and  shrubbery  borders.     Hardy  perennial. 

1225  Pyreihrum  Delehayi.     New;  crimson;  fine.     1 5  feet 10 

1228    Duchess  of  Brabant.     Rosy-purple.     \\  feet 10 

1227    Gloire  de  Nimy.     Bright  crimson.     1 5  feet 10 

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1223     Pyrethrum  Themistori.     Reddish  rose  ;  orange  centre,     i J  feet 

1229    Album.     Double  white,     ij  feet 

1230    Finest  Mixed 


PKICB 

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•  -25 

•  -25 


RHODANTHE  MACULATA.     (For  full-sized  flower,  see  engraving  on  page  73.) 


IlH:Or>A.iVTHE.      Nat.  Ord.,  ComposUce. 

Charming  evarlasting  flowers,  of  great  beauty,  equally  valuable  for  the  decoration  of  the 
conservatory  and  flower-garden.  Its  neat,  compact  growth  makes  it  a  suitable  plant  for  bed- 
ding or  ribboning,  while  its  bright-colored  flowers,  elegant  style  of  growth,  and  profuse 
blooming,  render  it  an  object  of  universal  admiration.  The  flowers,  if  gathered  when  young, 
make  valuable  winter  bouquets.  Succeeds  best  in  a  light  rich  soil,  and  a  warm,  sheltered 
situation.     Half-hardy  annuals. 

1231  Rhodanthe  Manglesii.  One  of  the  prettiest  of  all  the  everlasting  flowers;  neat,  unique, 
and  beautiful ;  small,  erect  branching  plant,  with  numerous  semi-double,  daisy- 
like flowers,  of  rich  rose-color,  suffused  with  white,  retaining  their  transparency 
and  beauty  for  a  considerable  period.     1  foot 


TO   THE    FLOWER   GARDEN.  75 


RHODANTHE  MACULATA  (full  size  of  flower). 

1232  Rhodanihe   Maculata.      This  splendid  noveiry  is  larger  in   all   its  parts  than   Rho- 

danthe  Manglesii;  about  two  feet  high,  very  robust,  and  more  hardy;  fine, 
glossy,  heart-shaped  foliage,  of  graceful  bearing,  with  flowers  from  one  and  a  half 
to  two  inches  in  diameter,  of  a  bright,  deep,  rosy  carmine,  rendered  more  bril- 
liant by  a  broad,  velvety,  blackish,  purple-crimson  belt,  surroimding  the  bright- 
yellow  disk ;  in  brilliancy  of  color,  and  graceful  habit,  far  surpassing  Acroclinium 
Roseum.     From  Australia $0.10 

1233    Atrosanguinea.     New  dwarf;   densely-branching  species,  with  longer  and 

more  pointed  leaves  than  Rhodanthe  Maculata,  with  flowers  of  a  dark,  purplish- 
crimson  ;  very  brilliant ao 

1234    Alba.     Pure,  silverj'-white  variety,  of  same  size  of  flower  as  Rhodanthe 

Maculata.  This  is  one  of  the  finest  everlasting  flowers  introduced  for  a  long 
time.  When  cut  in  the  bud,  and  placed  under  a  glass,  it  makes  a  beautiful  orna- 
ment        30 

rtH0r>0Dli:>*'I>I10]N".      Nat.  Ord.,  Erkacea. 

A  well-known  and  magnificent  genus  of  free-flowering  evergreen  shrubs ;  should  occupy 
a  prominent  place  in  ever\-  garden  ;  thrives  best  in  peaty  soil.     Hardy  shrubs. 

1235  Rhododendron.     Finest  mLxed  varieties,  from  choice  named  flowers 25 

RI'Vi:rVA.      Nat.  Ord.,  Phytolacece. 

An  exceedingly  ornamental  shrub  when  fruiting.     The  berries  of  this  genus  form  the 
principal  portion  of  the  food  of  the  American  nightingale.    Grows  freely  in  any  light  soil. 
Greenhouse  shrub. 
I23G     Rivina  Humilis.     White  fruit,  in  bunches ;  from  West  Indies.     2  feet 25 

mCINTJS    (Castor-Oil  Bean).    Euphorbiacete. 

A  magnificent  and  highly  ornamental  genus.  The  picturesque  foliage  and  stately  growth, 
combined  with  brilliant-colored  fruit,  of  the  new  varieties,  impart  to  select  plantations,  shrub- 
beries, and  mixed-flower  borders,  quite  an  Oriental  aspect.  In  the  gardens  round  Paris,  they 
form  one  of  the  principal  features  of  attraction  ;  and  if  planted  out  and  grown  as  single 
specimens  on  our  lawns  and  pleasure-grounds,  as  an  ornamental  foliaged  plant,  they  would 
form  a  new  and  striking  feature.     Half-hardy  annuals. 

1237  Ricinus  Africanus  Hybridus.     Rose-colored  hybrid;  very  handsome ;  new.     7  feet    .     .25 

1238  Giganteus.     Plant  and  leaves  of  enormous  size ;  new.     12  feet 25 

1239  Insignis.     New;  splendid.     7  feet 25 

1240  Major  (Castor-oil  Bean).     Very  ornamental  foliage.     6  to  8  feet 05 

1241  Sanguineus.       A  very  stately  growing  plant,  seven  feet  high,  with  large  and 

highly  ornamental  foliage  of  Oriental  aspect,  with  clusters  of  red  fruit.     6  feet   .     .10 


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NO.  PRICE 

1242  nicinus  Sanguineus  Tricolor.     This  effective  species  has  its  stems  and  leaves  colored 

green,  brown,  and  red.     7  feet $0. 10 

1243    Brazilicnsis.     Rich  green  fruit ;  from  Brazil 10 

1241  Obermannii.     Deep  red ;  fine  ;  from  Africa.     8  feet 10 

ROI^E:     CA-lVtPIOIV.       Nat.  Ord.,  Caryophyllaceie. 

The  Rose  Campions  are  perfectly  hardy,  and  very  easily  raised  from  seed,  and  will  well 
repay  the  little  care  they  require.  The  flowers  are  produced  on  long  stems,  blooming 
freely  tliroughout  the  season.     Hardy  perennial. 

1245  Rose  Catn^xon  {Lychnis coroitaria).     Crimson;  from  Italy 05 

1246    Alba.     White ;  from  Italy 05 

1247    Mixed 05 

HOSE,     -A.FK,ICjV1N".      Nat.  Ord.,  Papaveracecs. 

1248  Rose  African,  Mixed   {Papaver  rkceas).    A  beautiful  annual,  of  the  easiest  culture, 

producing  double,  semi-double,  and  single  flowers,  all  handsome,  sporting  in  a 
thousand  different  varieties  of  scarlet,  crimson,  purple,  pink,  white,  variegated, 
and  party-colored,  and  continuing  a  long  time  in  bloom.     1 5  feet  .        .        •      05 

liOSIE.       Nat.  Ord.,  Rosaceee. 

1249  Rose  Seed.     Saved  from  a  large  collection  of  hybrid  Perpetual,  Tea,  Bourbons,  &c.     .     .25 

ROCKJET  (Hesperis).       Nat.  Ord.,  Cntci/erce. 

A  well-known  free-flowering  spring  plant,  very  fragrant ;  growing  in  any  soil.  Hardy  pe- 
rennial.    From  Europe. 

1250  Rocket,  Sweef.     Purple,     i J  feet 05 

125  1 Alba.     White,     i^feet 03 

1252    Mixed 05 

KUDBECIill^lL.      Nat.  Ord.,  Composite. 

Fine  large  flowers,  with  broad  streaks  of  fine  yellow,  marked  with  a  lively  stripe  of  pur- 
ple at  the  base ;  a  prominent  disk  of  deep  brown.     Very  showy,  and  of  the  easiest  culture. 

1253  Rudbeckia  Amplexicaulis.     Hardy  annual.     25  feet 05 

1254    Hiria.     Light-yellow;  hardy  perennial.     2  feet 05 

1255    Lasciniata.     Golden-yellow,  black  disk ;  hardy  perennial.     2  feet  .         .        .     .05 

1256    Fulgida.     Yellow;  hardy  perennial.     2  feet 05 

1257    Purpurea.     Purple-red.     Hardy  perennial 05 

SA.I$I3^TIA..       Nat.  Okd.,  Gc7itia,tece. 

1258  Sabbatia  Campestris.     A  very  pretty  tender  annual,  with  rose-colored  flowers,  yellow 

eye  ;  from  Texas.     Half  foot 25 

SA.IuT*IG3L,OS!SIS.       Nat.  Ord..  Scrophulariace^e. 

The  Salpiglossis  are  beautiful  annuals,  with  very  picturesque  and  richly  colored,  erect- 
lobed,  funnel-shaped  blossoms ;  colors  beautifully  marbled,  purple,  scarlet,  crimson,  clear 
yellow,  and  buff,  with  elegant  shades  of  blue.  The  new  dwarf  varieties  form  a  very  desira- 
ble section  of  this  pleasing  flower.     Half  hardy  annual. 

1259  Salpiglossis  Atrococcinea.     Rich  scarlet,  richly  spotted,     ij  feet 

1260    Atropurpurea.     Deep  purple,     i^feet 

1261     Azurea.     Sky-blue,     i J  feet 

(262    Coccinea.     Scarlet.     15  feet 

1263    Sulphurea.     Sulphur-yellow.     \\  feet 

1264    Finest  Mixed.     The  above  mi.\ed 

1265    Nana  Alba.     Dwarf  white,     i  foot 

1266    Atropurpurea.     Purple.     1  foot 

1267    Coccinea.     Scarlet.     1  foot 

1268    Sulphurea.     Light-yellow,     i  foot 

1269    Finest  Mixed.     Above  dwarf  varieties 

1270    Mixed 


SA^XirHA-GA..     Nat.  Ord.,  Saxi/ragete. 
1271     Saxifrag,  Mixed  Species.     Fine  border  perennials 


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NO.  PRICB 

SA-LVIA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Lahiatce. 

Strikingly  ornamental  plants  for  conservatory  and  out-door  decoration,  growing  freely  in 
any  light  rich  soil,  and  producing  a  magnificent  effect  in  beds,  ribbons,  or  edgings,  where 
their  beautiful  spikes  of  bloom  are  produced  in  the  greatest  profusion.  They  all  bloom  the 
first  season  from  seed.     Half-hardy  annual. 

1272  Salvia  Cocclnea.     Small,  bright  scarlet  flowers,  very  pretty  for  beds;  from  South  Ameri- 

ca.    2  feet $0. 10 

1273    Splendens.     A  fine  scarlet  variety  ;  from  South  America.     2  feet       .        .     .10 

1274    Pumila.     A  dwarf  dark-red  variety ;   forming  a  dwarf,  compact,  handsome  bush  ; 

fine  for  bedding.     1 5  feet 10 

1275    Romeriana.     Deep  crimson ;  fine.    2  feet 10 

The  following  varieties  are  very  fine  for  the  conservatory  or  autumn  flowering ;  remarkable 
for  their  spikes  of  rich-colored  flowers.     Half-hardy  perennials. 

1276    Amabilis.     Lavender-blue;  from  South' America.     2  feet 10 

1277    Argentea.     Fine  large  silvery  foliage,  of  great  substance ;  from  Crete.     2  feet     .     .lo 

1278    Aurea.     Yellow ;  from  Cape  of  Good  Hope 10 

1279    Patens.     Splendid  deep  blue ;  from  Mexico.     3  feet 25 

1280    Splendens.     Beautiful  scarlet.     3  feet 25 

1281    Azurea.     Fine  azure-blue.     2  feet 25 

1282    Lilleana.     Blue  and  white  ;  very  fine.     3  feet 25 

1283    Tenorii.     Blue.     Hardy  perennial 05 

1284    Rosea 05 

SAPOjVAKILA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Caryophyllacea. 

One  of  the  best  and  longest  blooming  of  all  dwarf  annuals,  producing  masses  of  minute 
cross-shaped  blossoms  ;  admirable  for  bedding. 

1285  Saponaria  Calabrica.  Bright  rosy-pink ;  from  Calabria.     Half  foot 10 

1287    Rosea.     Rose-colored      Half  foot lo 

1288    Alba.     Pure  %vhite.     Half  foot 10 

SCJL15IOXJS    (Mourning  Bride).      Nat.  Ord.,  DiJ>saccee. 

"  The  Scabious  blooms  in  sad  array, 
A  mourner  in  her  spring." 

A  hardy  ornamental  plant,  suitable  for  borders.  It  maybe  sown  at  any  time  in  May, 
and  will  produce  its  flowers  from  July  to  October.  There  is  a  great  variety  in  the  flowers 
of  different  plants  :  some  of  them  are  almost  black,  others  a  dark  puce-purple,  and  vari- 
ous shades,  down  to  lilac  ;  they  are  produced  in  heads.     Hardy  annuals. 

1289  Scabiosa  Atropurpurea.     A  mixture  of  the  finest  dark  colors.     2  feet 05 

1290    New  Dwarf.     Mixed;  very  fine.    1  foot 05 

1291    Dwarf,  Scarlet.     Very  fine,     i  foot 05 

1292    Carmine,     i  foot 05 

1293  Candidisslma.     Pure  white  ;  very  desirable,     i  foot 05 

1294  Starry.     The  blooms  of  this,  if  picked  early,  are  well  adapted  for  winter  bouquets    .25 

1295  Ochroleuca.     Light-yellow.     Hardy  perennial       .......     .10 

1296  Tartarica.     Blue.     Hardy  perennial 10 

SCHIIVTJS.      Nat.  Ord.,   Teribintliacea;. 
An  elegant,  ornamental,  and  highly  fragrant  greenhouse  shrub,  with  beautifiil  bunches  of 
waxy,  currant-like  fruit.     The  plant  forms  a  desirable  drawing-room  ornament,  and  is  easily 
cultivated;  seeds  sown  in  spring  make  handsome  autumn  plants.     It  succeeds  out  of  doors 
in  summer. 

1297  Schinus  Molle  (Pepper  Shrub).     From  Peru.     6  ffeet 25 

SCOT^IVTHTJS.      Nat.  Ord.,  Le^tminosa. 
A  beautiful  fast-growing  annual  climber,  with  elegant  foliage,  covered  with  pure  white 
flowers,  imitating  those  of  Mandevillea  suaveolens,  and  splendid  oblong  scarlet  fruits. 

1298  Scotanthus  Tubiflorus.     A  magnificent  novelty 25 

SCHIZAJVTHXJS.      Nat.  Ord.,  Scrophulariacea:. 
Elegant  slender-branched  annuals,  with  very  conspicuous  lobed  or  cut-petaled  flowers 
of  white,  lilac,  purple,  and  rich  red,  orange,  and  violet-crimson  spots  and  marks,  very  pic- 
turesquely blended ;  well  adapted  for  either  garden  or  pot-culture.     For  winter  flowering, 
they  should  be  sown  in  August,  and  grown  in  pots.     Half-hardy  annuals. 


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1299  Schizanthus  Grahamii.     Lilac  and  orange ;  very  fine,     i J  feet      ....  $0.05 

1300    Gracilis.     Lilac  and  spotted  ;  a  very  graceful  variety 05 

130  1  ——    Grandiflorus  Occuiatus.     Various  shades,  with  blue  centre;  fine  new  variety. 

I  ^  feet 10 

1302    Humilis.     Lilac  and  crimson.     Three-quarters 05 

1303    Pinnatus.     Pinnate-leave,  rosy-purple,  and  yellow  spotted ;  very  pretty,     i  ft.     .     .05 

1304    Priestii.     Pure  white,     i  foot 05 

1305    Retusus.     Deep  rose,  and  orange-crimson  tip ;  fine,     ij  feet 03 

1306  — —    Alba.     White,  crimson  tip ;  superb,     ij  feet 05 

1307    Good  Mixed 05 

1308    Finest  Mixed.     Including  all  best  varieties 10 


SEI>TJ]VE    (Stone-Crop).      Nat.  Ord.,  Crassulacem. 

A  useful  and  exceedingly  interesting  genus  of  pretty  little  plants,  growing  freely  on  rock 
or  rustic  work,  also  on  ornamental  mounds,  old  walls,  &c.,  where,  during  summer,  they 
expand  their  brilliant  star-shaped  flowers  in  the  greatest  prolusion.     Hardy  perennial. 

1309  Sedum  Coeruleum.     Blue;  from  Africa.     One-quarter  foot 10 

1310    Kamtschatkense.     Orange ;  irom  Kamtschatka.     Half  foot 10 

1311    Mixed 05 

SII>A-.       Nat.  Ord.,  Malvacecs. 

Handsome,  free-flowering,  easily  cultivated  greenhouse  plants.  Succeed  well  in  any 
rich  soil. 

1312  Sida  Angustlfolia.     Yellow;  from  Bourbon.     4  feet 25 

1313    Behriana.     From  India.     4  feet 25 

1314    Indica.     Yellow,  centre  dark-red  ;  from  India.    4  feet 25 

1315    Mixed 25 

©CHIZOPETA.LOTV.      Nat.  Ord.,  Cruciferece. 

1316  Schizopeialon  Walkerii.     White,  fragrant ;  pretty  for  pots  or  edging.     Hardy  annual. 

Half  foot 10 

SII^ENE,    or   CA^TCtrFLY.      Nat.  Ord.,  Caryophyllacete. 

Among  the  tribe  of  Silenes  will  be  found  some  of  the  brightest  ornaments  of  the  flower- 
garden,  either  in  respect  to  brilliancy  of  color,  or  length  of  duration  in  bloom  ;  fine  for  beds, 
borders,  or  ribbons.     Hardy  annuals. 

1317  Silene  Compacta.     Beautiful  pink,  growing  in  clusters ;  from  Caucasus,     ij  feet 
Pendula.     Rosy-purple;  a  favorite  species ;  from  Sicily.     13  feet 

Alba.     White  ;  fine  ;  15  feet 

Pseudo  Atocion.     Rosy-pink  flower,  with  white  centre;  very  free-blooming 

Rubella.     Red;  from  Portugal,     i  foot 

Alba.     White  ;  fine,     i  foot 

Schafia.     Rosy-lilac  ;  from  Russia.     Hardy  perennial 

Saxifraga.     Pink.     Hardy  perennial.     Half  foot 


1318 
1319 
1320 
132  1 
1322 
1323 
1324 


SN'AJPDHA.GOIV    (antirrhinum).       Nat.  Ord.,  Scrophulariace.s. 

The  Snapdragon,  or  Antirrhinum,  is  one  of  our  most  showy  and  useful  border-plants. 
Amongst  the  more  recently  improved  varieties  of  this  valuable  genus  are  large,  finely  shaped 
flowers,  of  the  most  brilliant  colors,  with  beautifully  marked  throats ;  wilt  bloom  the  first 
season  from  seed,  and  are  very  effective  in  beds  or  mixed  borders.     Half-hardy  perennials. 

(See  Antirrhinum.) 
SOI^AINTJM:.       Nat.  Ord.,  Solanacece. 

A  genus  of  most  beautiful  ornamental  fruit-bearing  plants,  some  of  them  among  the 
most  interesting  of  greenhouse  shrubs.  Others  are  the  most  valuable  of  ornamental 
climbers. 

1326  Solanum  Airopurpureum.     Dark  purple,    t^feet 

1327  — —    Capsicastrum.     Miniature  orange-tree,  covered  with  a  profusion  of  scarlet  fruit 

all  winter ;  fine  for  parlor  or  conservatory.     Half  hardy  perennial 

1328    Giganteum.     Scarlet  fruit 


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NO.  PRICE 

1329  Solanum  Heteroganum.     Large  ;  black-fruited ;  from  East  Indies.     1 5  feet       .         $0.10 

1330    Laciniatum  Elegans.      A  beautiful  shrub,  producing  a  large  quantity  of  blue 

flowers,  with  bunches  of  orange-colored  fruit ;  fine.     Half  hardy         .        .        .     .25 

1331    Jasimlnoides.     Flower  white,  in  clusters;  fine.     Greenhouse  climber.     30  feet  .     .25 

1332  ■     Cabiliense  Argenteum.     Yellow  fruit,  with  silvery  three-lobed  fruit.     Shrub     .     .25 

1333    Texanum.     Waxy  scarlet  fruit,  of  great  beauty ;  from  Texas.     2  feet   .        .        •     .25 

SPEKGXJLA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Caryophyllaceie. 

Extremely  neat,  moss-like  plants,  of  a  beautiful,  lively  green,  largely  used  as  a  substitute 
for  grass  on  lawns,  which  they  quickly  cover,  and  require  no  furtlier  attention  thao  rolling 
and  keeping  free  from  weeds :  are  found  to  thrive  best  on  a  stiff  soil. 

1334  Spergula  Pilifera.     From  Corsica.     One-eighth  foot 10 

SI»HE]VOGYIVE.        Nat.  Ord.,  Comfosita. 

A  very  show^,  free-flowering  plant ;  very  effective  for  beds,  mixed  borders,  edging,  or 
ribbons.     Hardy  annual. 

1335  Sphenogyne  Speciosa.     Bright  yellow  ;  black  centre  ;  from  South  America,     i  foot    .     .05 

SI*IlA.OXJEA..       Nat.  Ord.,  Portulacea. 

A  channing  plant,  resembling  the  Calandrina,  with  Amaranthus-like  flowers ;  extremely 
graceful  and  beautiful  ;  very  effective  as  an  edging,  and  valuable  for  rock-work  ;  delighting 
in  a  rieh  loaifly  soil.     Half  hardy  annual. 

1336  Spraguea  Umbellata.     New;  white,  shaded  and  spotted  with  purple  ;  from  Califoniia. 

Three-quarters  foot 25 

STj^TICE.      Nat.  Ord.,  Pbtmbaginacece. 

A  magnificent  genus  of  beautiful  greenhouse  and  out-door  plants,  remarkable  alike  for 
variety  of  their  foliage  and  the  brilliancy  and  beauty  of  their  flowers.  The  hardy  kinds  are 
splendid  for  rock-work  and  the  flower-borders,  while  the  half-hardy  make  fine  conservatory 
plants.     Half  hardy  perennial. 

1337  Siatici  Armenia.     Suitable  for  edging.     Half  foot 10 

1338  ^—    Bonduellii.     Deep  golden-yellow;  from  Levant,     ij  feet 10 

1339    Formosa.     Rose-color;  fine,     i  foot 10 

134-0    -^—     Fortunii.     White  and  yellow ;  from  China.     1  foot 23 

134-1    Pseudo  Armenia.     Very  ornamental  and  effective ;  rose-color.     2  feet         .        .     .10 

1342    Alba.     White ;  from  China 10 

1343  Rosea  Superba.     Bright  rose ;  fine 25 

1344  Halfordii.     A  beautiful  greenhouse  variety.     2  feet 25 

1345  Texana.     Red.     Hardy  annual 10 

1346  Latifolia.     Blue lo 

STOCIvS  (German,  French,  and  English).      Nat.  Ord.,  Cruciferce. 

The  Stock  Gillyflower  is  one  of  the  most  popular,  beautiful,  and  important  of  our  garden 
favorites  ;  and  whether  for  bedding,  m.assing,  edging,  or  ribboning,  it  is  unsurpassed,  either 
for  brilliancy  and  diversity  of  color,  or  profusion  and  duration  of  bloom. 

The  Ten-week  Stock  is  the  most  universally  cuUivated,  and  usually  blooms  ten  to  twelve 
weeks  after  being  sown.  They  grow  from  six  to  fifteen  inches  high,  and  when  cultivated  in 
rich  soil,  and  occasionally  watered  with  weak  guano  water,  throw  out  an  immense  quantity 
of  lateral  spikes  of  bloom,  so  that  each  plant  forms  a  perfect  bouquet  ;  and  it  would,  indeed, 
be  difficult  to  surpass  the  grand  effect  produced  in  beds-or  ribbons  by  these  exquisite  gems. 

1347  Stocks,  Ten-week.     Large-flowered,  comprising  only  the  finest  and  most  distinct  colors, 

yielding  fifty  per  cent  of  double  flowers  ;  mixed 25 

1348  —    Dwarf.     One  of  the  most  popular  varieties  ;  several  splendid  colors  mixed    .10 

134-9    —     New    Large-flowered    Pyramidal.      The  most  popular  stock  in  cultivation  ; 

very  choice ;    received  from  one  of  the  most  celebrated  florists  in  Germany. 
Twenty  brightest  and  most  distinct  colors  mixed 25 

1350  ——    Good  Mixed.     A  great  variety  of  colors 05 

1351  Pure  White 10 

1352  Scarlet :o 

1353  Purple := 

1354  Carmine 10 

1335  Wallflower-leaved.     Mixed 10 


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NO.  PRICE 

1356    stocks,    Ten-week,    New    Hybrid.      Mixed  between  the  rough  and  smooth-leaved 

varieties;  very  fine So. lo 

1337    Dwarf   German    (saved   from  pot-plants).     This  is   one    of   the    fkiest. 

Fifteen  colors  mixed lo 

1333    Miniature.      A  dwarf  variety,  growing  four  inches  high;    fine  for  edg- 
ings; finest  mixed lo 

1339    Semperflorens,  or  Perpetual.     A  fine  variety,  remaining  in  flower  a  long 

time;  finest  mixed 25 

1360    —    Giant,  or  Tree.     A  very  valuable  acquisition,  by  its  large  flowers  being 

fi-om  one  and  a  half  to  two  inches  in  diameter ;  height  of  plants  two  to  two 
and  a  half  feet ;   unsurpassed  for  bedding  purposes ;  finest  mixed        .        .        .     -25 

The  Intermediate  or  autumn-flowering  varieties,  if  sown  early  in  spring,  will  bloom  the 
same  autumn.  For  winter-flowering,  they  should  be  sown  in  June.  They  are  also  valuable 
for  early  spring-blooming,  for  which  purpose  they  should  be  sown  the  last  of  July  or  in  Au- 
gust, and  kept  from  hard  frost  during  winter.  Plants  treated  in  this  way,  and  planted  out 
\n  beds  in  May,  make  a  rich  display  during  the  early  summer  months. 

The  Emperor,  or  perpetual-flowering.  This  magnificent  class  of  Stocks  may  be  treated 
in  the  same  manner  as  the  Intermediate,  and  used  for  the  same  purposes.  They  frequently 
last  several  years,  if  protected  from  fi-ost ;  hence  its  name,  —  Perpetual. 

1367  Intermediate,  or  Autumn-flowering  Stock.     Finest  (twelve  distinct  colors)  mixed    .    .10 

1368  Perpetual,  or  Emperor  Stocks.     Finest  mi.xed 10 

1369    New  Large-flowering.     Finest  mixed:  superb 25 

1370  Hybrid  Giant  Cape,  or  Cocardean  Stocks.     Finest  (five  distinct  colors)  mixed         .    .25 

The  Brompton  and  Giant  Cape  are  generally  called  Winter  Stocks  on  account  of  their 
not  flowering  the  first  year.  The  former  is  robust  and  branching.  The  latter  possesses  the 
characteristics  so  much  esteemed  by  some  ;  viz.,  immense  pyramidal  spikes  of  bloom. 

137  1     Brompton,  or  Winter  Stocks.     Finest  mixed 10 

1372    Crimson.     Dwarf;  beautiful 10 

1373  ^^    Rose-color.     Dwarf;  beautifiil 10 

1374    Dark  Blue.     Dwarf;  beautiful 10 

1375    New    Large    and    Early-flowering.     A  splendid    acquisition,  the 

habit  of  which  is  extremely  robust  ;  foliage  is  exceedingly  strong-growing,  and  of 
a  most  striking  green,  by  which  the  lively  colors  produce  the  greatest  effect ; 
finest  mixed .25 

(For  splendid  assortments  of  Stock,  see  Collections.) 

STIPA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Graminaceee. 

1377  Stipa  Gigantea.     Fine  ornamental  grass 10 

1378    Pennata  (Feather  Grass).     Beautiful 05 

1379    Capitata.     Ornamental  grass .10 

STEVIA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Compositie. 

Mexican  perennials,  %vith  tufts  of  very  pretty  white  or  pinkish  flowers,  which  should  be 
grown  in  sandy  peat ;  fine  for  pots  or  borders.     Tender  perennials. 
1330    Stevia  Purpurea.     Purple.     2  feet 05 

138  I     Serrala.  White  ;  the  variety  usually  grown  for  cutting.     2  feet 05 

SUTH:EIllLiA.]Vr>IA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Lesuvihiosa. 

An  exceedingly  beautiful  little  greenhouse  shrub,  with  handsome  Clianthus-like  flowers  ; 
succeeds  best  in  peat  and  loam. 

1382  Sutherlandia  Frutescens.     Scarlet;  from  Cape  of  Good  Hope.     3  feet        .        .        .     .25 

1383    Speciosa  Coccinea.     A  splendid  new  flowering  shrub,  with  racemes  of  dark -red 

flowers,  much  like  CHanthus 23 

'  SULTAJV.      Nat.  Ord.,  Compositce. 

Handsome  border  annual,  of  easy  culture ;  native  of  Persia,  with  fragrant  flowers  from 
July  to  September. 

1334  Sultan  Sweet.     White.     2  feet 05 

1385    Purpurea.     2  feet 05 

:386    Yellow.     Fine.     2  feet 05 


NO.  PRICE 

SXJIST'IjO  WX::K.      Nat.  Ord.,  Composif-at. 
(See  Helianthus.) 

©W-fclET    "WTII-.I^IAJMlS.      Nat.  Ord.,  CatyophyUaceee. 

A  useful  and  well-known  tribe  of  plants,  perfectly  hardy,  and  easily  raised  from  seed ;  a 
bed  of  fine  varieties  presenting  a  rich  sight :  it  sports  into  endless  varieties  ;  viz.,  pink,  purple, 
crimson,  scarlet,  white,  variously  edged,  eyed,  and  spotted.  Our  seeds  were  saved  from  the 
finest-named  varieties,  togetlier  with  Hunt's  (a  celebrated  English  amateur),  which  we  can 
confidently  recommend  as  superior  to  any  thing  ever  before  offered  in  this  country.  Haidy 
perennials. 
1338    Sweet  Williams.     Fine  mixed ^0.05 

1389    Double-flowering.     Finest  mixed,  from  a  splendid  collection  of  double 

flowers 10 

1390    Auricula-flowered.     New.     This  is  one  of  the  most  desirable,  differing 

from  other  varieties  only  in  the  markings  of  tlie  flowers,  which  closely  resemble 
the  Auricula.  The  flowers  have  a  large  white  disc,  with  a  broad  middle  zone  of 
rich  crimson,  purple,  and  violet ;  trusses  large  and  perfect 25 

1391  ——    Hunt's  Perfection.     Saved  from  Bragg's  finest  strain  in  cultivation;  has 

taken  the  first  prize  at  all  the  London  exhibitions  the  past  season  ;  truly  gorgeous 
in  size,  color,  and  variety 25 

SWilET    A-I^YSSUM".      Nat.  Ord.,  Cruci/erw. 
(See  Alyssum.) 


TAGETES  SIGNATA  PiTMiLA  (fiill  size  of  the  flower). 
T-AlCS-ETEjS.      Nat.  Ord.,  Composite. 

Elegant  free-flowering  plants,  with  pretty  foliage  ;  very  effective  in  mixed  borders ;  suc- 
ceeds best  in  a  light  rich  soil.  Half-hardy  annuals. 
1392  Tagetes  Signata  Pumila.  (See  cut.)  An  elegant  new  dwarf  variety,  about  one  foot 
high ;  and,  when  full  grovm,  the  plant  will  measure  two  feet  in  diameter,  forming 
a  beautiful  compact  bush,  completely  covered  writh  flowers,  and  continuing  in 
bloom  until  hard  frost  sets  in.  Recommended  as  one  of  the  most  showy  plants 
for  borders  and  dwarf  beds  yet  introduced ;  of  the  easiest  culture.    Plants  should 

stand  at  least  two  and  a  half  feet  apart 10 

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TAGKTES  stGNATA  puMiLA  (fuU-grown  plant,  reduced  to  one-tenth  of  its  natural  size). 

1394  Tagetes  Lucida.     Deep  yellow ;  from  South  America,     i  foot       ....         go  lo 

1395    Signata.     Orange,  streaked  with  brown  ;  from  Peru.     2  feet 10 

T^\.C©01VIA.       Nat.  Ord.,  Passijlorea. 

1396  Tacsonia  Ignea.     This  is  a  splendid  orange-scarlet-colored  "  Passion-flower,"  like  con- 

servatory climbing  shrub  ;  showing  the  unequalled  vermilion  tint  of  the  Genesera 
Cinnabarinna,  each  blossom  being  relieved  by  contrast  with  a  circle  or  band  of 
purple  filaments  in  the  centre 50 

TH^lLilCTKUai:.      Nat.  Ord.,  Ranunculaceie. 

1397  Thalicirum  Aquilegiafolium.     Light  purple.     Hardy  perennial 25 

1398    Flavum.     Orange.     Hardy  perennial 10 

1399    Floribundum.     Yellow.     Hardy  perennial 25 

T'TT AT.iT A.      Nat.  Ord.,  Marantacea. 

A  curious  and  interesting  aquatic  plant,  which  should  be  planted  in  light  rich  soil,  about 
two  feet  beneath  the  surface  of  the  water. 

1400  Thalia  Dealbaia.     Black  and  white  ;  from  South  Carolina 25 

TOXJK.'XErOIlTIA..      N^T.  Ord.,  Boragines. 

Avery  pretty  plant,  flowers  of  which  resemble  the  Heliotrope,  but  without  its  fragrance; 
fine  either  for  pot  or  garden  culture.     Half-hardy  annual. 

1401  Tournefortia  Heliotropoides.     Lilac;  trailer;  from  Buenos  Ayres.     Half  foot .        .     .10 

TRrFOILiIXJlM:.      Nat.  Ord.,  Legiimittosce. 

Remarkably  showy  plant,  vnth  large  handsome  flowers ;  grows  freely  in  any  soil.  Hardy 
annual. 

1402  Trifolium   Atropurpureum.     Dark  purple,     i  foot 05 

1403    Odoralum  (sweet-scented  Clover).     White;  very  fragrant.    4  feet       .        .        .     .05 

TRA-CHEI^IUiyE    (Throatwort).     Nat.  Ord.,  Campanulacece. 

1404  Trachelium  Coeruleum.      Blue;  pretty  Campanula-like  plants;  from  Italy.     Hardy 

biennials.     2  feet lo 

TItlTOMlA..      Nat.  Ord.,  HemerocallidaceiE. 

Splendid  half-hardy,  evergreen,  herbaceous  plants,  forming  large,  robust,  stemless  leaf 
crowiis,  from  the  centre  of  which  their  tall  flower-stems,  three  to  five  feet  in  height,  are  pro- 
duced in  summer  and  autumn,  with  large  dense-flowered  terminal  racemes  of  rich  pendant 
orange-red  and  scarlet  tubulous  flowers,  each  raceine  a  foot  or  more  in  length. 

They  are  admirably  adapted  for  bedding  out ;  and  the  numerous  terminal  flame-colored 
blossoms  form  a  stately  distant  or  mediate  effect.  They  thrive  in  any  rich  light  garden  soil. 
On  api^roach  of  winter,  they  should  be  taken  up  and  placed  in  the  greenhouse  or  cellar,  for 
replanting  out  again  in  spring. 

1405  Tritoma  Uvaria.     Finest  mixed 25 


THUNBERGIA    ALATA. 


THnD"X13ER,G-LV.      Nat.  Ord.,  AcatUhaceee. 

Extremely  ornamental  climbers ;  much  admired ;  very  free  bloomers ;  good  for  trellis, 
stems  of  trees,  and  in  the  greenhouse,  or  out  of  doors  in  summer  in  a  warm  situation. 
Tender  annuals. 

1406  Thunbergia  Alata.     Winged,  buff,  with  dark  eye.    4  to  6  feet       ....         $0.05 

1407  Alba.     White,  with  dark  eye.     4  to  6  feet 05 

1408  Aurantiaca.     Bright  orange  ;  dark  eye.     4  to  6  feet 05 

1409  Bakerii.     Fine ;  white.    4  to  6  feet 10 

1410  Sulphurea.     Pale  yellow.     4  to  6  feet 05 

1411  Americana.     Clear  buif.    4  to  6  feet 10 

1412  Mixed.     All  the  above  mixed 10 

TIGJ-K.II>IA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Tridacece. 

1413  Tigridia  Pavonia  (Tiger  Flower).     Red  and  yellow,  spotted  with  dark  crimson-purple. 

Tender  bulbs 15 

1414    Conchiflora.     Bright  yellow,  spotted  with  crimson 25 

TI?,0r.^E03L<XJM:.      Nat.  Ord.,  Tropceoleoe. 

The  following  varieties,  as  liybrids  from  Tropajolum  Lobbianum,  are  unsurpassed  by  any 
collection  ever  offered.  They  are  all  of  the  easiest  culture,  and  flower  profusely  the  first 
year.  Though  not  in  all  cases  perpetuating  their  respective  kinds  true  from  seed,  they  never- 
theless often  produce  still  more  beautiful  ones,  and  among  them  varieties  of  the  perpetual- 
flowering,  which  are  invaluable  for  decoration  in  the  greenhouse  or  conservatory,  and  for 
bouquets  in  winter. 

In  the  greenhouse  or  conservatory  they  may  be  had  in  bloom  the  greater  part  of  the  year  ; 
and  in  favored  situations  in  the  open  air,  for  edgings,  covering  trellis-work,  or  handles  of 
rustic  baskets,  or  trailing  from  vases,  their  elegance  of  form  and  brilliancy  of  color  render 
them  peculiarly  valuable. 

141 5  Tropdeolum  Lobbianum.     Orange.     4  feet 20 

1416    Caroline  Schmidt.     Deep  scarlet.     6  feet 25 

1417    Due  de  MalakofT.     Straw  color  ;  edged  rose,  spotted  with  red.     6  feet     .     .25 

1418    Brilliant.     Dark  scarlet.    6  feet 25 

1419    Schultzi.     Deep  carmine ;  foliage  dark  green ;  fine.     4  feet        .        .        .     .10 

1420    Flamula  Grandiflora.     Yellow;  beautifully  streaked  with  carmine;  very 

choice.     6  feet 20 

1421    Geant  des  Batailles.     Brilliant  crimson.    6  feet 25 

1422    Garibaldii.     Fine  orange,  shaded  with  scarlet.     6  feet 25 

'423    Due  de  Vicence.     Sulphur,  with  vermilion  spots.    6  feet  .  •    -25 


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TROP^OLUM   LOBBIANUM. 

1424  Tropaeolum  Lobblanum  Due  de  Luynes.     Dark  crimson ^-25 

1425  Masiliense.     Deep  carmine 25 

1423  Monsieur  Turuell.     Orange-yellow,  striped  with  vermilion;  flower  very 

fine  form.     6  feet .        •    --5 

1427  Monsieur  Calmef.     Lemon,  spotted  with  crimson  ;  very  beautiful    .        .     .25 

1123  Napoleon  III.     Orange  yellow,  striped  with  veniiilion.     6  feet   .         .        .     .25 

1429  Peraguanum.     Scarlet,  with  black  spots ;  very  fine.     6  feet        .         .        .     .25 

1430  Roi  des  Noirs.     Nearly  black.     4  feet 25 

1431  Tricolor  Grandiflora.     Carmine;  spotted.     4  feet 25 

It32  Triomphe  de  Gand.     Fine  orange-scarlet.    4  feet 25 

1133  Du  Prado.     Yellow-scarlet  flamed.     4  feet 25 

1434  Versicolor.     Orange-striped.     4  feet 25 

1433  Victor  Emmanuel.     Brilliant  carmine  and  gold.     4  feet 25 

1438  Zanderii.     Vivid  scarlet ;  one  of  the  strongest  growing  varieties.     4  feet  .     .25 

1437  Lillie  Schmidt.     Scariet.    6  feet 25 

1433  Von  Humboldt.     Fine  orange-shaded.     6  feet 25 

1133  Mixed.     Finest  varieties 25 

The  following  are  beautiful  tuberous  varieties  for  the  greenliouse  :  — 

1440  Tropaeolum  Brachyceras.     Yellow  and  red  ;  fine  foliage  ;  splendid  trailer   .        .        .     .25 

1441  Pentaphyllum.     Scarlet  and  green  ;   delicate  foliage  ;  fine  for  open  borders         .     .25 

1442  Jarattii.     Scarlet  and  yellow 25 

1443  Tricolorum.     Scarlet,  yellow,  and  black 25 


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NO.  PRICE 

TYI>-aEA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Gesneracea. 
A  stove  plant  of  great  beauty.     Greenliouse  perenniaL 

1444  Tydaea  Hybrida.    Very  fine $0.25 

"VAT  -"F:"Fg.T  A  TV.      Nat.  Ord.,   Valerianceee. 

Perennial  plants  ;  mostly  natives  of  Europe ;  will  grow  in  almost  any  soil.  The  dwarf 
species  are  very  suitable  for  rock-work. 

1445  Valeriana  Rubra.     Red.     ijfeet 05 

1446    Alba.     White.    i|  feet 05 

VEjVIDIXJM:.      Nat.  Ord.,  ComposUte. 

An  exceedingly  showy  plant,  with  large  handsome  flower,  having  a  very  gay  appearance 
in  beds  or  mixed  borders ;  thrives  best  in  turfy  loam.     Half-hardy  annual. 

1447  Venidlum    Calendulaceum.    Deep  orange;  rich  brown  centre;  from  Cape  of  Good 

Hope.     I  foot 05 

"VTENXJS'S    I.,OOK:i]VG-GrlL,j^SS.      Nat.  Ord.,  CainpanulateiB. 

A  firee-flowering,  pretty  little  plant,  of  nice  habit  of  growth,  especially  adapted  for  beds, 
ribbons,  or  edgings ;  grows  well  in  any  garden  soil.     Hardy  annual. 

1448  Venus's  Looking-Glass  (Ca?«/a««/a).  Finest  mixed  ;  from  south  of  Europe.  Half  foot,     .05 

"V  A  T  ..T  ^OT*  A  .      Nat.  Ord.,  Amaryllidacece. 

A  splendid  bulbous-rooted  plant,  allied  to  the  Amar>'llis  and  Lily.  It  blooms  in  August, 
throvking  up  its  strong  stems  about  one  foot  high,  with  from  five  to  eight  brilliant  scarlet 
lily-like  flowers  ;  very  ornamental  for  bedding  out  in  summer  or  for  culture  in  pots. 

1449  Vallota  Purpurea  Superba.     Fine 25 

VEIVTJS'S   ]VA.VEILiTVOItT.      Nat.  Ord.,  Boraghiacece. 

A  very  pretty  little  plant,  useful  for  ribbons,  and  forms  a  neat  edging  to  shnibbery  bor- 
ders, &c. ;  grows  freely  in  every  soil.     Hardy  annual. 

1450  Venus's  Navelwort  {Cynoglossutn  Linifolius).     White  ;  from  Portugal.     li  feet .        .     .05 

VJJROIVICA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Scrophulariacea. 

A  genus  of  the  most  beautiful  and  showy  evergreen  shrubs,  producing  their  handsome 
spikes  of  flowers  in  the  greatest  profusion. 

1451  Veronica  Glauca  (New).     Blue ;  very  fine  ;  from  England.     Hardy  perennial.     2  feet .     .10 

1452    Devoniana.     Red  and  white.     Kalf-hardy  shrub.     25  feet 10 

(453    Syriaca.     Bright  blue  and  white  ;  fine  for  pot-culture,  edgings,  vases,  or  rock-work. 

Half-hardy  annual.     Half  foot 10 

1454    Alba.     White  variety  of  preceding        .        , 10 

1455  Andersonii.     Lilac  and  white  ;  greenhouse  shrub.     2  feet 10 

1456  Ausiriaca.     Blue.     Hardy  perennial 05 

1457  Imperialls.     Blue.     Greenhouse  shrub 25 

1458  Lindleyana.     Lilac.     Greenhouse  shrub 25 

1459  Virginica.     Rose-color.     Hardy  perennial 05 

"VERBEIVA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Verbotacea. 

A  charming  genus  of  universally  admired  and  easily  cultivated  plants,  simply  requiring  the 
treatment  of  half-hardy  annuals  to  have  them  bloom  during  the  summer  ;  lor  winter  deco- 
ration they  are  invaluable.     Half-hardy  perennial. 

1460  Verbena  Aubletia.     Reddish-purple ;  from  North  America.     Half  foot       .        .        .     .03 
146  1    Drummondii.     Lilac;  from  Texas 10 

1462  Pulcherrima.     Violet;  fine.     Half  foot 10 

1463  Teucroides  Odorata.     Fine  white  ;  from  Germany 10 

1464  Venosa.     Rich  purple;  free-bloomer;  trailer.     From  Buenos  Ayres    .        .        .     -05 

1465  Fine  Mixed 10 

1466  ^—    Hybrida.     From  finest  named  sorts ;  extra  mixed 25 

1467    Snow's.     From  Dexter  Snow's  celebrated  collection  of  several  hundred  va- 
rieties ;  fine  mixed 25 

1468  —     New  Italian  Striped.     One  of  last  season's  novelties;  brilliant  colors  of 

camation-like,  striped  with  rose,  lilac,  purple,  on  various  colored  ground    .        .     .25 


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BASKET  OF  VERBENAS. 

1469  Verbena  Hybrida  Auriculaeflora.    A  splendid  novelty,  large  and  well  formed  ;  blooms  in 

various  shades,  virith  a  distinct  eye  of  white  or  rose,  and  properly  called  Auricu- 
liflora,  as  the  disk  comes  near  the  Polyanthus  and  Auricula.  Extra  fine  mixed,  $0.50 

1470    Coccinea.     From  most  brilliant  scarlet  flowers 23 

1471    Coerulea.     Deep-blue;  fine 25 

VIOLA.   TKICOLOIl.      Nat.  Ord.,  Violacece. 
(See  Pansy  or  Heartsease.) 

"VTE^NOA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Apocynacece. 

A  genus  of  the  most  beautiful  greenhouse  plants ;  succeeding  out  of  doors  in  warm,  shel- 
tered situations.     Seed  sown  early  in  spring  will  bloom  the  same  season. 

1473  Vinca  Rosea.     Rose-color;  from  East  Indies 10 

1474    Alba.     White,  with  crimson  eye 10 

1475    Alba  Nova.     A  new  variety  ;  pure  white .25 

VICTOKIA.    KI:GIA..      Nat.  Ord.,  NympJiacea. 

One  of  the  most  beautiful  of  all  the  aquatic  plants,  which  requires  a  house  for  its  special 
use.  To  succeed  in  growing  them  from  seed,  keep  tlie  pot  immersed  in  water  until  the  seed 
vegetates,  when  it  should  be  repotted  in  a  large  pot,  and  siuik  in  a  pond  or  fountain  about 
one  foot  below  the  surface  of  the  water.     From  the  River  Amazon. 

1476  Victoria  Regia.     The  most  magnificent  of  all  lilies.     Per  seed i.oo 

VISCA-rtlA..      Nat.  Ord:,  CaryopJiyllacece. 

A  genus  of  remarkably  pretty  profuse-flowering  plants,  producing  a  striking  effect  In  beds, 
ribbons,  or  mixed  borders  ;  growing  freely  in  any  good  garden-soil.     Hardy  annual. 

1477  Viscaria  Burridgli.     White.     15  feet 05 

1478    Cosli   Rosea  (Rose  of  Heaven).     Bright  rose,  with  white  centre;  from  Levant. 

ij  feet 05 

1479    Alba.     Pure  white ;  fine 05 

1480    Nana.     Dwarf;  bright  rose,  white  centre 10 

1481    Oculata.     Pink,  with  rich  crimson  eye.     From  Algiers 05 

1482    Dunnetti.     White,  with  dark  eye 10 

1433    Coccinea  Nana.     Bright  scarlet,  with  rosy-purple  centre,     i  foot       .        .    .10 

1434    Hybrida  Spiendens.     A  handsome  perennial  variety 25 

1485    Finest  Mixed 10 

1436    Good  Mixed 05 

"VI]>I!I!IVA.RIA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Leguminosa. 

Exceedingly  curious  plants,  with  le.ifless  stems,  which  very  much  resemble  a  bundle  of 
twigs  ;  these  are  covered  with  h.indsome  flowers,  giving  the  plant  a  very  strildng  and  re- 
markable appearance.     Greenhouse  shrubs. 

1437  Viminaria  Pressii.     \'ellow  ;  from  New  South  Wales.     3  feet 25 


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NO.  PKICE 

"WAJL<L.r"LOTV:EIl.      Nat.  Ord.,  Cruciferce. 
A  useful  and  ornamental  class  of  plants ;  very  fragrant.     Half-hardy  perennial. 

1488  Wallflower.     Good  mixed $0.05 

1489    Dwarf.     Large-flowering;  mixed    .        .     ' 10 

1490  _    Double.     Finest  German :  mi.xed 10 

(For  separate  colors,  see  Collections.) 


WIGANDIA   CARACASANA. 

WTGrA.]VI>I^.       Nat.  Ord.,  Hydroleaceec. 

149 1  Wigandia  Caracasana.     Greenhouse  perennial 25 

■\VniT3L,A.VIj\..      Nat.  Ord.,  Hydrophyllacea:. 

A  very  handsome  free-flowering  plant,  suitable  for  beds  and  borders ;   flora  California. 
Hardy  annual. 

1492  Whitlavia  Grandiflora.     Violet-blue,     i  foot 05 

xdera.tvth:i±:m:xj3i:.    nat.  ord.,  composita-.. 

A  fine  everlasting  flower,   good  for  winter  bouquets.      Hardy  annual. 

1493  Xeranthemum  Double.     Purple.     2  feet 10 


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NO. 

1494  Xeranihemum  Double,  Whife.     2  feet . 

1495  Campacta.     New  dwarf;  purple. 

1496  Alba.     White.    2  feet 

1497  Luiea.     Yellow.    2  feet. 


2  feet 


PRICE 

|o.io 


ZJLXJSCHjVERIA..      Nat.  Ord.,  Onagrarice. 
1498    Zauschneria  Californica.      A  very  interesting  and  valuable  hardy  autumn-flowering 
plant,  with  a  profusion  of  scarlet  flower-tubes  in  September,  October,  and  No- 
vember ;  well  adapted  for  dry,  gravelly  soils  in  sunny  situations.     Exceedingly 
handsome  for  beds  and  borders.    Hardy  perennials.     1  foot 2  c 


DOUBLE   ZINNIA. 


ZIIVNIA..     Nat.  Ord.,  Composite. 

A  grand  genus  of  autumn-flowering  plants,  combining  the  greatest  richness  and  diversity 
of  color  with  unequalled  profusion  and  duration  of  bloom. 

Among  the  novelties  of  recent  introduction,  the  New  Double  Zinnia  has  proved  a  most 
important  acquisition.  Its  splendid  double  flowers  rival,  in  beauty,  size,  and  form,  moderate 
size  dahlias. 

1499  Zinnia  Elegans.     Mixed.     2  feet 05 

1500    Double.     Mixed  (see  engraving).    No  new  annual  has  excited  so  much  attention  as 

this.  First  introduced  by  Messrs.  Vilmorin,  Andriex,  &  Co.,  Paris,  i860;  and 
since  that  time  has  been  much  improved  in  size,  form,  and  color.  The  seed  wa 
oflfer  was  saved  only  from  the  finest  double  flowers,  and  will  produce  a  large  per- 
centage of  double-flowering  plants.     Finest  mixed 10 


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MEXICAN  ZINNIA. 

A       Zinnia  Double  Aurea.     Splendid  double ;  golden-yellow;  rich     ....         ifo.io 

B      Coccinea.     Double;  scarlet 10 

C       Carmine.     Beautiful  light  rose  or  carmine  ;  full  double 10 

D       Violacea.     Very  dark  crimson-purple  ;  full  double 10 

1501    Mexicana.     This  proves  to  be  a  new  and  desirable  species.     It  is  a  neat  dwarf 

plant  of  compact  habit,  scarcely  one  foot  high,  much  branched,  with  numerous 
flower-heads,  about  two  inches  across,  the  ray  f.orets  being  of  a  full  orange 
color  in  the  centre,  and  paler  at  the  margins.     It  is  offered  in  some  lists  under 
the  name  of  Zinnia  Haageana,  and  also  Aurea  and  Sanv-italia  Mexicana     .        .     .10 
(For  separate  colors,  see  Collections.) 


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Splendid   Assortments 

OF 

FRENCH  AND   GERMAN   FLOWER-SEEDS. 


We  invite  the  attention  of  our  numerous  customers  to  the  following  list  of  assortments  of  flower- 
seeds.  They  have  all  been  selected  expressly  for  us,  by  our  special  correspondents  in  France  and 
Germany,  from  the  various  noted  flower-seed  growers,  whose  well-known  reputation  is  a  sure 
guaranty  of  their  superior  excellence,  both  as  regards  distinctness  of  color,  and  freshness  of  seed. 
We  have  no  hesitation  in  recommending  them  as  equal,  if  not  superior,  to  any  to  be  obtained  in 
Europe.  Our  Asters  are,  many  of  them,  of  our  own  growth  ;  and  the  best  guaranty  we  can  give  of 
their  extra  quality  is  the  award  of  the  highest  premium  of  the  Massachusetts  Horticultural  Society 
for  the  best  thirty  flowers  exhibited  in  1865,  and  every  year  but  FOUR  for  the  previous  twenty 
years  ;  and  this,  too,  in  competition  with  the  choicest  French  seeds. 

NO.  PRICE 

150  I5  Truffaut's  Peony  Flowered  Aster.   Sixteen  splendid  varieties  ;  distinct  colors     .         $1.50 

1502  Truffaut's  Peony  Pyramid  Flowered.   Twelve  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beau- 

tiful colors 1.25 

I502j  Eight  splendid  varieties  ;  distinct  colors  ....  1.00 

1503    Six  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors  .        .     .75 

1504    Perfection.     Twelve  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors  .   1.50 

1505    Six  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors 75 

1506  Dwarf  Large-flowering   Peony.     Six  superb  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors     .  i.oo 
I506j  Imbricated   Pompone.     Twelve  splendid  varieties 1.50 

1507  Truffaut's  Imbrigue  Pompone.     Ten  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors,    i.oo 

1508  New  Dwarf  Chrysanthemum-flowered.      Ten  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beau- 

tiful colors 1.25 

1509  New  Giant  Emperor.     Ten  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors         .        .   1.50 

1510  New  Cocardeau,  or  Crown-fiowered.     Six  beautiful  varieties,  of  the  most  splendid 

colors       ....                I  00 

1511  Globe-flowered  Pyramidal.     Twelve  superb  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors      .  i.oo 

1512  Double  Globe  Quilled.     Twelve  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors  .         .  i.oo 

1513  Ranunculus-flowered.     Eight  superb  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors  .         .  .75 

1514  Reid's  Improved  Quilled.     Eight  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors       .  i.oo 

1515  Double   Dwarf  Aster.     Twelve  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors      .         .  .75 

1516  Double  Dwarf  Bouquet  Pyramid.     Twelve  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful 

colors I.oo 

1517  Boltze's  New  Miniature  Bouquet  Pyramid.     Five  superb  varieties,  of  the  most  beau- 

tiful colors 75 

151  8     New  Peony  Globe.     Seven  superb  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors      .        .        .     -75 

1519  New  Rose-flowered.     Twelve  superb  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors  .        .  1.50 

1520  Porcupine,  or  Hedgehog.     Nine  superb  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors  .        .     .75 

1521  Double  Camellia-flowered   Balsams.      Ten  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful 

colors I.oo 

1522  Double  Dwarf  Balsams.     Ten  splendid  varieties,  of  thejnost  beautiful  colors      .        .     .75 

1523  Double   Spotted  Rose-flowered    Balsams.     Twelve  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most 

beautiful  colors i.oo 

1524  Improved    Double  Rose-flowered    Balsams.     Ten  splendid  varieties,  unsurpassable 

in  quality.     Twenty-five  seeds  of  each 1.25 

15241  New  Rose-flowered.     Eight  splendid  varieties 1.00 

1525  Dwarf  Early  Flowering.     Sixteen  varieties 1.25 

1525a  Dwarf  Early-flowered   Ten-weeks  Stocks.     Twelve  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most 

beautiful  colors i.oo 

1526  Large-flowered  Improved  Dwarf  Ten-weeks  Stocks.     Six  splendid  varieties,  of  the 

most  beautiful  colors 75 

1527  New  Large-flowered  Pyramidal  Ten-weeks  Stocks.     Twelve  splendid  varieties,  of 

the  most  beautiful  colors i.oo 

I527J  New  Large-f)owered  Pyramidal.     Eight  varieties 75 


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NO.  •"'"« 

1528  Dwarf  Pyramidal  Ten-weeks  Stocks.     Twelve  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beau- 

tiful colors       .••,.,•.-.        •      ,•         *'-°° 

1529  Miniature,   or   Lilliputian   Ten-weeks   Stocks.     Six  splendid  vaneties,  of  the  most 

beautiful  colors •        ■   .    .-        •        •        •        •        •     -75 

1530  Dwarf  Bouquet  Ten-weeks  Stocks.     Six  splendid  vaneUes,  of  the  most   beautilul 

colors •     .     .•  V     1    ■  ■      u    ■       -r'y     '^^ 

153  I     Giant,  or  Tree   Ten-weeks   Stocks.     Ten  splendid  vaneties,  of  the  most  beautiful 

colors ..•;.•        ■   ^•°° 

1532  New    Early    Autumn-flowering    Stocks.       Eight    splendid    varieties,   of  the    most 

beautiful  colors ^•°° 

1533  Giant  Cape  Stocks.     Five  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors    .        .        .     .5° 
1334    Bromnton  Stocks.     Twelve  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors  .        .        .  i.oo 

1535  New   Early   Large-flowered    Brompton  Stocks.      Eight  splendid  varieties,  of  the 

most  beautiful  colors .,•  '•°° 

1536  Emperor,    or    Perpetual    Stocks.     Eight  splendid  varieties,   of  the  most  beautifiU 

colors •..,-,•  '•°° 

1537  Semperflorcns,  or  Perpetual.     Eight  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors,  i.oo 
1533     New  Hybrid.     Hybrid  between  the  Wall-flower  and  the  rough  leaves.     Six  splendid 

varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors •     -75 

1539  New  Robust.     A  beautiful  acquisition.     Sue  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful 

colors '-5° 

1540  Double    Dwarf  Rocket    Larkspur.     Ten  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful 

colors 1        ■  -i-  ,  ■   1     ■  '^^ 

1541  Double  Tall  Rocket  Larkspur.     Eight  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors,  .50 

1542  Double  Branching  Larkspur.     Eight  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautilul  colors  .  .50 

1543  Double  Hyacinth-flowered  Larkspur.     Ten  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful 

colors 73 

VARIOUS    C03L.lL.ECTI0iVS. 

1545  Antirrhinum  Maj'us  (Snapdragon).     Twelve  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful 

colors •        •        •..,••  '■°° 

1546  Antirrhinum  Majus  Nanum.    Five  splendid  varieties  ;  dwarf ;  the  most  beautiful  colors,   .75 

1547  Acacia.     Twenty-five  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors       ....  3.00 

1548    Twelve  splendid  varieties,  of  tlie  most  beautiful  colors i-5° 

1549  Canna.     Twenty-five  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautilul  colors        .         .        .         .3°° 

1550     Twelve  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors 1.50 

1551  Capsicum.     Six  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors i-oo 

1552  Convolvulus  Major.     Ten  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiftil  colors      .        .        .    -5° 

1553  Coxcomb.     Twelve  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors i.oo 

15535  Everlasting  Flower.     Twenty-four  varieties _     .        .         .        .  i-So 

1554  Everlasting  Flowers.     Twelve  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors      .        .1.00 

1555  Gladiolus.     Six  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors i.oo 

1556  Gourds.     Twenty-five  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors     ....  1.50 

1557    Twelve  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors 75 

1558  Helichrysum.     Eight  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiftil  colors 75 

1559  Hot'.yhock.     Twelve  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors         ....  1.50 
15535  Hollyhock.     Eight  varieties •        •        •     -75 

1560  Heartsease,  or  Pansies.     Eight  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors  .        .1.50 

1561  Petunia.     Eight  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors 75 

^-1582     Phlox,   DrummonJii.     Twelve  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors       .         .  i.oo 

'1533  Poppies.     Twelve  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors    .        .        .        .        .     -75 

1564  Portulaca.     Eight  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors 5° 

I5G5  Double.     Four  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiftil  colors       ....  i.oo 

.    1535  Salpiglossis.     Eight  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors        ....  1.00 

4  1537  Sv/eet  Peas.     Eight  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors 50 

1563  Scabiosa.     Eight  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors 50 

ISGO  Solanum.     Twelve  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors 1.50 

1570  Ipomea.      Half-hardy  and  tender.     Twelve  splendid   varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful 

colors i-°° 

1371  Jacobea.     Eight  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors 50 

I5"''2  Dwarf.     Eight  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors       ....  i.oo 

1573  Kennedya.     Twelve  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors         ....  2.00 

(574  Six  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors   . i.oo 

1575  Marvel  of  Peru.     Eight  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors         .        .        .     .50 

1376  Marygold,  African  and  Frcncii.     Eight  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors    .50 

1577  Ornamental  Grasses.     Twenty-five  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors        .  1.25 

1573  Twelve  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors 75 

1579  Penstemon.     Six  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors 75 

1530  Ornamental  Fruits.     Twelve  sjilendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiftil  sorts  .        .        .  1.25 

1531  Tropa9olum  Lobbianum.     Twelve  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  sorts  .        .  1.5° 

1532  Wallflower  (from  pot-plants).     Ten  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors       .  1.5° 

I5C3  Six  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  be.autifu!  colors i-oo 

1534  Zinnia  Elegans.     Eight  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors 75 

^    1585    Finest  Double.     Six  splendid  varieties,  of  the  most  beautiful  colors     .        .        .  100 


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PRICE 

Arbronia  Fragrans.  This  beautiful  plant  is  a  native  of  the  Rocky-Mountain  country, 
and  can  hardly  be  surpassed  for  beauty  and  elegance.  It  is  a  hardy  perennial,  of 
trailing  habit,  sending  up  immense  numbers  of  flowers  of  a  pure  white  color,  in 
clusters  resembling  the  Snowball.  It  opens  its  flowers  towards  evening,  which  pos- 
sess a  delightful  fragrance.     In  bloom  from  June  to  September.     Seeds  per  packet  )fo.25 

Abutilon  Venosum  Striatum.     Greenhouse  plant ;  striped 25 

Acacia  Balsamea.     Yellow  ;  fine 25 

Dolibriformis.     Yellow 25 

Drummondli.       New  and  beautiful 25 

Exceisa.     White 25 

Florlbundus.     Very  free  flowering 25 

Glandutosa.    Yellow 25 

-  Longiifora  Magnifica.     Superb 25 

Miesnerii.     Yellow;  new;  very  fine 25 

Spectabilis.     Deep  golden  yellow  ;  very  showy  and  beautiful 25 

Adonis  Vernalls  Grandifiora  Superba.    A  beautiful  variety,  with  larger  flowers 

than  Adonis  Vemalis  ;  bright  yellow,  with  large  dark-brown  centre.     Perennial      .    .25 


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1599 
1600 
1601 


AGKOSTEMMA   CCELI    ROSA,    DWARF-FRINGED. 

Agrostemma  Coeli  Rosa,  Dwarf-frinaed.  A  fine  variety  of  AgrostemmaCoeli  Rota, 
of  dwarf,  compact  growth  (eight  to  ten  inches  high),  thickly  branched,  vigorous,  and 
free-blooming  ;  flowers  a  fi"esh  and  lively  rose-color,  with  a  very  white  centre.  Tlie 
borders  of  the  petals  are  finely  fringed,  giving  to  the  whole  plant  a  delicate  and 
graceful  aspect.     Hardy  annual     .         .         . 10 

Coeli   Rosa   Hybrida   Fiore  Pleno.     A  new  double  variety  of  this  very  pretty 

plant,  producing  a  profusion  of  densely-double  flowers.     A  great  acquisition     .         .     .25 

Ageratum  Coeruleum   Muliiflorum.     Very  free,  flowering,   blue,  halfhardy  annual. 

3  feet 10 

Anthemis  Purpurea.  Dwarf  bushy  species,  with  very  numerous  flower-heads;  ray 
flowers,  yellow  above  and  brown  underneath .23 


BOCCONIA   JAPONICA.      See  page  94. 


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NO.  PRICE 

1602  Andropogon  Argenteum.     A  beautiful  perennial  grass,  growing  several  feet  high,  with 

silver  green  foliage .         ■.•.•.■     "^S 

1603    Fortnosum.     A  new  perennial  grass  from  India,  said  to  exceed  in  dimensions 

any  ornamental  grass  at  present  in  cultivation,  and  producing  a  majestic  effect        .     .25 

1604  Antirrhinum  Majus  Pumilum  Quadricolor.     A  most  beautiful  Liliput  variety,  bril- 

liant crimson,  scarlet,  white,  and  yellow      .        .         .         .   _ 25 

1605     Majus  Tom  Thumb.     A  very  handsome  dwarf  Antirrhinum  or  Snapdragon,  of 

compact  globular  growth,  with  bright  vermilion-colored  flowers 10 

1606  Anemome  Species  Nova  Pontica.     Described  as  a  very  beautiful  alpine  plant ;  native 

of  the  subalpine  regions  of  the  Pontic  Mountains .     .50 

1607  Japonica.  Honorine  Jobert.  A  vigorous,  beautiful,  and  effective  hardy  peren- 
nial, with  splendid  large  pure  white  flowers 25 

1608  Aplopappus  Rubiginosus.     A  showy  autumn-flowering  annual,  about  three  feet  high, 

with  lanceolate  incised  foliage,  producing,  in  September,  large  terminal  corymbs  of 
yellow  flowers,  each  nearly  two  inches  in  diameter 25 

1609  Aquileqla  Siberica  Reddish  Violet.     A  fine  variety,  with  upright  double  flower,  of  a 

pretty  reddish-purple  tinge  ;  plant  compact,  and  a  profuse  bloomer  .         .         .     .25 

1610     Glandulosa.     A  splendid  and  newly-introduced  species  from  Sioeria.     The  plant 

is  more  dwai-fish  in  its  habits  than  the  common  Columbine.  The  flowers  are  large 
and  rich  sky  blue,  the  inside  and  margin  of  the  corolla  pure  white  ;  about  one  foot 
high.     (See  cut.) 10 

1611       Hybrida   Luclda.     A  beautifiil  hybrid  ;  remarkably  free  flowering,  with  handsome 

foliage  ;  flowers  large,  brilliant  bronze  scarlet,  yellow  margined.     Perennial  .     .25 

1612     Spectabilis.     A  new  species,  with  large  flowers  of  a  bright  blue,  shaded  red,  with 

green-bordered  sepals  and  golden-yellow  margined  corolla.     Perennial     .         .         .     .25 

1613     Siberica  Violacea.     Fine  new  variety,  with  upright  double  flowers  of  a  pretty 

reddish-violet  tinge  ;  plant  compact,  and  a  profuse  bloomer.     Hardy  perennial        .     .25 

1614    Siberica  Rubro  Violaceo  Pleno,     A  fine,  compact,  fuU-bloommg  variety,  with 

erect,  double,  rich,  reddish-violet  flowers.     Perennial 25 

Vulgaris  Fl.  Albo  Pleno.     Pure  white  double  Columbine  25 

1615  Arundo  Donax  Fol.  Variegatis.     A  very  ornamental  reed-like  plant,  growing  six  feet 

high,  with  broad  lance-shaped  foliage  of  the  deepest  green,  beautifully  striped  with 
white 23 

1616  Asters.     The  continued  effort  and  rivalry  among  the  French  and  German  growers  of 

Asters  has  resulted  in  great  improvements  in  this  beautiful  and  popular  tribe  of 
annual  flowers :  more  than  forty  different  classes  or  styles  of  this  flower  are  now 
described  in  their  catalogues,  an  indication  of  its  great  and  increasing  popularity. 
In  habit  of  plant,  form  of  flower,  variety  and  brilliancy  of  colors,  they  now  far  excel 
those  in  cultivation  a  few  years  since. 

The  following  includes  the  newest  and  most  desirable,  among  which,  it  will  be 
noticed,  are  many  entirely  novel  in  style  and  color  :  — 

1617    New  Victoria  Carmine  Rose.     Flower  as  large  as  the  Emperor  Asters,  with  ten 

to  twenty  flowers  ;  brilliant  carmine,  fine  form 25 

1618    New  Victoria  Snow  White,  one  foot  in  height;  flowers  three  to  four  inches  in 

diameter,  very  double  and  of  the  purest  white 25 

1619    New  Large-flowered  Dwarf  Bouquet.     A  beautiful  class,  growing  in  bouquet 

form,  with  full  and  perfect  double  flowers,  of  a  great  variety  of  exceedingly  brilliant 
colors,  and  lasting  unusually  long  in  bloom  ;  handsome  branching  habit,  and  finely 
adapted  for  edgings  or  dwarf-groups,  beds,  &c.     Twelve  varieties  mixed  .         .     .25 

1620  New  White-centred  Paeony-flowered  Dwarf  Pyramidal  Bouquet  of  pyra- 
midal nosegay  form ;  very  striking  and  beautiful  colors,  carmine,  crimson,  violet, 
rose,  &c.,  all  having  white  centres.     Eight  varieties  mixed 25 

1621     Brilliant  Deep  Blood-red,  with  pure  white  centre 25 

1622    New  PaBony  Perfection,  of  vigorous  upright  growth,  with  very  large  full  double 

flowers  four  inches  or  more  in  diameter,  of  the  most  perfect  form,  not  showing  an 
open  centre  to  the  last  stage  of  blooming.     Twelve  varieties  mixed  .         .         .     .25 

1623    New  Dwarf  Globe-flowered  Imbricated  Pomoon.     A  real  gem  among  Asters  ; 

dwarf,  bushy  habit,  not  over  fifteen  inches  high,  closely  set  with  beautiful  globular 
flowers  of  most  brilliant  colors;  the  earliest  flowering  class,  and  extremely  showy. 
Six  varieties  mixed .     .25 

1624   New  White-centred  Pyramidal.     Very  distinct  and  splendid,  with  pure  white 

petals  in  the  centre,  surrounded  by  lavender,  rose,  violet,  or  carmine,  producing  a 
novel  and  very  picturesque  effect.     Collection  of  six  varieties  ....   1.71: 

1625    Mixed 25 

1626    New  White  Centre,  Globe-flowered.     Very  show}-,  of  spreading  habit,  with 

fine  double  flowers,  the  following  varieties  separate  :  — 

1627  Crimson.     With  white  centre  25 

1628  Dark  Violet.     With  white  centre 25 

1629  Light  Blue.     With  white  centre 25 

1630  Rose.     With  white  centre 25 

1631    Boltze's  New  Bouquet.     These  novel  and  pretty  varieties  grow  about  eight 

inches  high,  are  very  double,  rich,  and  free  flowering,  very  fine  for  pots,  beds,  or 
groups.     The  two  following  separate  :  — 

1632   Carmine.     With  white,  new  and  very  fine 23 

1633   Dark  Rose.     With  white 25 

1634  New  Hedge-hog  or  Crown. — 

1635    Carmine  Rose.     With  white  centre,  extra  double  25 


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NO.  PR  ICE 

Asters.     New  Hedge-hog  or  Crown, — 

1636    Light  Violet.     With  white  centre,  extra  double 25 

1637    Truffaut's    Paeony-flowered   French   Astsrs.     These  are  unsurpassed  for  size, 

beauty,  and  general  effect,  and  too  well  known  to  need  a  description.  Collection  of 
ten  splendid  varieties 1.50 

1638   New  Large-Howered  Dwarf  German.    A  new  and  highly  improved  variety, 

growing  only  eight  inches  high,  and  very  branching,  with  large  double  flowers,  finely 
imbricated 10 

1639    New  Paeony-flowered  la  Superbe.     This  is  the  largest  Paony-flowered  Aster  ; 

height  two  feet,  with  magnificent  flowers,  five  inches  in  diameter  ;  brilliant  rose  color    .10 

1640  Boltze's  New  Miniature  Bouquet.     Of  pyramidal  growth,  eight  inches  in  height, 

constant  in  habit,  extremely  pretty,  and  very  free  blooming  ;  mixed  colors        .         .     .  10 

1641    Paeony-flowered   Globe.     Snow  white  ;  new  and  fine  10 

1642  Aubrietia  Graeca.     An  admirable  little  spring-bloomer;  can  be  strongly  recommended 

as  a  most  desirable  plant,  either  for  borders  or  beds,  in  early  spring,  blooming  for 
several  weeks  in  succession 50 

1643  Bartonia  Nuda.     This  is  a  perfect  gem  :  it  grows  two  to  three  feet  high,  and  is  literally 

covered  with  its  large  white  flowers  of  the  most  delicate  texture,  surpassing  even  the 
finest  lace-work.  The  flowers  are  two  and  a  half  inches  in  diameter,  and  produced 
in  great  abundance  all  the  season.     A  perfectly  hardy  perennial.     Per  packet  .        .     .25 

1644  Begonia  Pearcei  (Veitch).     A  beautiful  species  introduced  from  South  America,  with 

large  bright  yellow  flowers  borne  on  slender  stems,  well  above  the  leaves,  the  upper 
sides  of  which  are  of  a  dark  velvety  green,  traversed  by  pale,  straw-colored  veins, 
while  the  under  side  is  of  a  dull  red.     Greenhouse  plant  50 

1645  Bryonopsis.  Erytrirocarpa.     Splendid  climber,  with  beautiful  scarlet  fruits    marbled 

with  white.     Annual 25 

1646  Blitum  Capitatum.     Scarlet-fruited  strawberry  blite 05 

1647  Bisnaja   Major.     A  very  handsome  hardy  annual,  growing  about  two  and  a  half  feet 

high,  with  deep-green,  finely  cut  foliage,  and  dense  umbels  of  white  flowers,  elegantly 
disposed,  producing  a  grand  effect  in  groups  or  masses 25 

1648  Bocconia  Japonica  (B.  Yoktchoma).     This  noble  plant,  recently  introduced  from  Japan, 

and  not  yet  in  the  trade,  has  been  an  object  of  unusual  admiration  in  the  German 
gardens.  Allied  to  the  fine  Bocconia  Cordata,  it  surpasses  this  in  point  of  beauty,  of 
robust,  free  growth,  habit  of  plant,  size,  shape,  coloring  of  leaves,  and  showiness  of 
flower-spikes.  It  is  perfectly  hardy,  requiring  no  protection  in  winter;  of  luxuriant 
growth,  forming  a  bush  five  to  six  feet  in  height,  which  is  decorated,  from  the  month 
of  August,  by  beautiful  pyramidal  spikes  of  flowers,  two  to  three  feet  or  more  in 
length.  The  beautiful,  deeply  serrated  leaves,  in  the  way  of  oak-leaves,  are  large,  of 
an  obtuse,  cordate  form,  of  a  sombre  green  above,  glaucous  below.  As  a  single  object 
on  the  lawn,  or  grouped  together,  its  effect  is  exquisite.  It  is  a  grand  acquisition. 
(See  our  engraving  of  the  plant.) 50 

1649  Calliopsis  Oiversifoiia.     A  very  pretty  dwarf,  hardy  plant  about  a  foot  high,  covered 

with  golden-yellow  flowers,  which  have  a  reddish-brown  centre,  and  slightly  marbled 
margin.     Perennial 25 

1650  Callirhoe  Involucrata.     A  trailing  hardy  perennial  of  great  beauty;  from  the  Rocky 

Mountains.  In  bloom  from  May  to  September.  The  flowers  rise  singly,  on  stems 
six  to  ten  inches  high,  and  vary  in  color  from  bright  rose  to  the  deepest  crimson.  In 
size  and  color  resembles  the  Portulacas.     Per  packet  .         .         .         .         .        .     .25 

1651  Calceolaria  New-spotted.     Saved  from  a  superb  collection  of  new-spotted  sorts        .     .50 

1652     Pinnata.     Yellow;  half-hardy  annual.     lifeet  10 

1653  Campanula  Attica.     A  charming  Grecian  annual,  forming  compact  plants  about  one     .10 

foot  in  diameter,  covered  with  deep-blue  bell-shaped  flowers :  well  suited  to  sunny 
exposures 10 

1654    Rhomboidea  Soldanelliflora  Plena.     A  beautiful  novelty.     The  petals  of  the 

handsome,  pale  azure-blue  double  flowers,  are  finely  cut  or  fringed,  and  the  blossoms 

are  borne  on  graceful,  drooping,  slender  branches.     Perennial 25 

1655     Medium,  Flore  Roseo.     Pink  flowering  Canterbury  Bell.     A  new  and  very  fine 

variety,  with  bright  pink  flowers  ;  a  real  novelty  in  color  of  this  favorite  and  popular 
flower,  and  considered  a  most  valuable  introduction  25 

1656    Leutweini.    Beautiful  azure-blue  flowers,  size  of  the  Canterbury  Bell.    Hardy  pe- 
rennial.    Flowers  the  first  year  from  seed  26 

1657  Canna    Bihorelli.     A  new  dwarf  variety  with  large  dark-red  leaves  and  large  dark-red 

flowers  50 

1658    Nigricans.     One  of  the  most  showy  and  attractive  of  the  Cannas,  excelling  in 

the  rich  tints  of  its  stem  and  leaves  either  of  the  others,  and  more  nearly  approaching 
the  rich  deep  coloring  of  the  Dracaena,  having  that  dark  bronzy  metallic  lustre  pe- 
culiar to  many  of  the  tropical  ornamental-leaved  plants.  Its  growth  is  rapid,  its 
aspect  stately,  and  attaining  the  height  of  eight  feet,  terminated  with  spikes  of  scarlet 
flowers,  is  a  superb  object.     (See  engraving) 25 

1659  Celosia  Pyramidafis  Nana  Aurantica.    Annual ;  from  Cochin-China  ;  erect,  from  fifteen 

to  eighteen  inches  ;  leaves  oval,  acuminated,  bright  green  :  trusses  of  flower-spikes 
pyramidal  of  a  brilliant  buff  yellow.  Fine  novelty  for  forming  masses  which  will 
contrast  beautifully  with  the  following 25 

1660    Pyramidalis  versicolor.     Annual ;  from  Cochin-China;  two  to  three  feet  high, 

bushy  from  the  bottom,  with  oval  acuminated  leaves  of  red  brown;  all  the  spikes  ter- 
minated by  bright  carmine  trusses  before  opening,  passing  gradually  to  violet  car- 
mine        25 


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NO.  PRICE 

1661  Celosia  Pyramidalis  Versicolor  Var  Hybrida  Foliis  Airobruneis.  A  variety  believed 

to  be  a  hybrid  of  C.  Versicolor  and  C.  Nana  Aurantica.  It  is  distinct  from  the  former 
by  its  darker  colored  leaves,  and  its  flower-trusses,  which  have  a  tinge  of  orange.  A 
pretty  foliaged  plant,  which  will  produce  a  great  effect  in  beds  25 

1662  Cedronella  Cana.     A  fragrant  foliaged  plant,  with  long  spikes  of  deep  purple  flowers, 

retaining  the  purple  hue  of  the  calyxes  for  a  long  time  after  the  flowers  have  fallen ; 
allied  to  Gardoquia  Betonicoides  ;  flowering  abundantly  the  first  season  if  sown  early. 
Hardy  perennial 25 

1663  Cerastium  Biebersieini.  Handsomer  than  Cerastium  Tomentosum,  more  compact  in 

habit,  with  larger  leaves,  of  a  dazzling,  snowy  whiteness.  Six  inches  high.  Peren- 
nial         . 25 

1664  Chamaspeuce  diacantha.     A  beautiful,  silvery,  spiny,  herbaceous  plant,  of  magnificent 

effect  as  single  specimens  on  the  lawn.     Was  much  admired  during  the  past  summer 

at  the  Sub-tropical  Gardens,  at  Battersea  Park.     Half-hardy  perennial     .         .         .     .50 

1665  Chrysanthemum,    Dunneiti,    New/    Double   Golden.     A   seedling  from  the  annual 

Chrysanthemum  tricolor,  with  flowers  as  double  as  TruflTaut's  Paeony  Aster ;  color 
bright  golden  yellow,  similar  in  habit  and  bloom  to  the  C.  Dunnetti ;  double  white  ; 
introduced  in  1865.     Annual.     Per  packet  .         •     .    " 5° 

1666    Carinatum  annulatum.     A  remarkably  fine  new  variety  of  this  popular  annual ; 

flowers  orange,  bordered  with  a  broad  scarlet  ring  ;  a  beautiful  design       .         .         ■     .25 

1667    Louise   honoroty.     Charming  miniature,  raised  from  the  Pompon  tribe  ;  but  so 

widely  different  that  we  consider  it  a  forerunner  to  an  entirely  different  class  of  sum- 
mer-flowering Chrysanthemums.  This  plant  forms  perfectly  round  tufts,  from  ten  to 
twelve  inches  high,  by  fifteen  to  eighteen  through.  The  small  flowers,  of  purplish 
rose,  shading  oflf  to  white  towards  the  centre,  are  produced  in  such  quantity  that  the 
whole  plant  forms  a  single  bouquet 50 

1668    Japonicum,  flore  pleno.      New  double  Japanese  fancy  varieties.      This  new 

tribe  of  Chrysanthemum  is  particularly  recommended,  as,  from  its  sportive  character, 
we  feel  convinced  that  the  plants  raised  from  seeds  will  always  vary  in  the  shape  and 
color  of  their  flowers,  constantly  producing  new  varieties 50 

1669    Carinaium  Airococcineum.     Blooming  in  the  most  various  shades,  from  light 

scarlet  to  dark  blood-red.     Very  beautiful.     Hardy  annual 10 

1670    Carinatum  Purpureum.     Beautiful  crimson  and  purple-violet  flowers ;  very  fine. 

Hardy  annual 25 

1671     Tricolor  Dunneiti  Flore  Pleno.     The  flowers  are  of  snowy  whiteness,  and  its 

great  charm  consists  in  being  as  perfectly  double  as  the  Truffaut's  Pseony  Aster. 
Hardy  annual         . 10 

1672  Cineraria  Argentea  Vera.     A  handsome,  silvery,  shrubby  species 50 

1673    Burgsi.     With  very  handsome  leaves  and  flowers 50 

1764    Papyracea.      A  new  and  beautiful  large-leaved  species,  with  flower-stems  four 

feet  high 50 

1675  Clianthus  Oampieri  Alba.     A  new  and  remarkable  variety,  with  large  white  flowers, 

delicately  marked  with  a  scarlet  line  around  each  petal 50 

1676  Clarkia  Pulchella  Alba  Tom  Thumb.  A  very  compact  and  beautiful  variety  .  .  .25 
I6765  Integripetala  Alba  Tom  Thumb.  A  new  and  exceedingly  dwarf  and  com- 
pact -  growing  variety  of  the  entire  -  petalled  Clarkia,  producing  a  profusion  of 
snow-white  flowers,  which  are  exceedingly  showy,  and  of  the  highest  decorative 
effect,  either  for  bedding,  edging,  and  ribboning.  This  variety  has  been  selected 
with  great  care,  and  will  be  found  very  constant  in  its  character.  Height,  eight 
inches 25 

I676|  Integripetala    Fl.  Albo    Pleno.      A  new  double  variety,  highly  recommended 

by  the  raisers  of  this  new  acquisition 25 

1677     Integripetala  Flore    Pleno.     A  magnificent  double  variety.     The  blossoms  are 

very  large,  of  a  rich  magenta  color,  and  are  produced  in  the  greatest  profusion. 
Hardy  annual 10 

16775   Clematis  Erecta.     White;  one  of  the  best  hardy  perennials.     Three  feet  .        .        .     .05 

1678     Florida.     White;  hardy  climber ;  fragrant;  hardy.     Ten  feet 10 

1679  Cosmidium     Engelmani.      A   very   handsome   annual  from  Mexico,  forming  compact 

plants  a  foot  high,  with  neat  linear  foliage,  and  intense-yellow  flowers     .         .         .     .10 

1680  Coreopsis  Philadelphica.     Hardy  perennial,  which  flowers  the  first  year.     Its  large 

flowers  are  of  a  fine  yellow,  and  very  ornamental 25 

1631      Auriculata.     Bright  orange ;  fine;  hardy  perennial.     Three  feet  .         .         .     .10 

1682    Tenuifolia.     Beautiful   cut  foliage  and  yellow  flowers;   hardy  perennial.     One 

foot 10 

1683  Coccinea  Indica.     Highly  ornamental,  with  scarlet  fruit.     One  foot 25 

1684  Cucurbits  Melanocarpa.     Hardy  and  handsomest  gourd  for  covering  verandas,  &c. 

Very  rapid  grower,  with  fine  foliage,  and  beautiful,  marbled,  glossy  green,  and  silvery- 
white  striped  fruit 15 

1685    Meio-pepo-capensis.     A  variety  of  gourd,  producing  extraordinary  large  fruit    .     .25 

1686     Argyrosperma.      A  new  Mexican  gourd,  with  fruit  of  a  depressed  spherical  form, 

having  large,  handsome,  white  seeds ;  eatable,  with  the  flavor  of  a  hazel-nut ;  an 
addition  to  the  dessert.     Ten  seeds i.oo 

1687  Cucumeropsis  Mackenni.     A  handsome  cucurbitaceous  plant,  with  green  fruit  of  the 

size  of  a  cedar-cone,  with  light-green  and  white  stripes i.oo 

1688  Cytisus  Glabratus.     Very  beautiful,  with  large  golden-yellow  flowers  ;  very  fragrant       i.oo 

1689  Dahlia  Imperialis.     A  splendid  foliaged  species,  with  white  bell-shaped  flowers,  home 

gracefully  on  large  terminal  pyramids i.oo 


NO.  PRICE 

1690  Datura   Huberiana  fl.  pi.     New  varieties,  mixed.     A  beautiful  species;  of  robust 

habit,  with  very  large,  double  flowers,  in  many  new  colors ;  white,  violet,  carmine, 
lilac,  rose,  &c.  ;  also  one  of  the  finest  foliaged  plants 25 

1691      Ceratocauli.      Very  large   blush  flowers.      3  feet 05 

1692    Humilis  Alba  Plena,     A  new  double  white  variety  of  D.  humilis  fl.  pi.  with  very 

large  trumpet-shaped  flowers 25 

1693  Delphinium  Chinensis  Pumilum,  Dark  Blue.     A  new  color  of  this  valuable  acquisi- 

sition  sent  out  last  season.  Early  from  seed  the  first  year ;  about  one  foot  high,  with 
large,  rich,  blue  flowers,  abundantly  produced.     Hardy  perennial        .         .         .         .25 

1694    Chinense  Pumilum  Csruleum.      Beautiful  dwarf  variety ;    dark  blue  ;  hardy 

perennial.     J  foot 10 

1695    Ccelestis.     Beautiful;  light  blue ;  hardy  perennial.     J  foot       .        .    .lo 

1696    Formosa  Coelestinum.     New;  light  blue ;  hardy  perennial.     2  feet     .         .        .     .lo 

1697    Hendersonli.     Fine  ;  blue  ;  very  large  flowers  and  spikes  ;  hardy  perennial.    2  ft.     .10 

1698   Azureus.     A  hardy  perennial  variety,  growing  two  to  three  feet  high,  with  spikes 

of  delicate  white  flowers,  tinged  with  pale  blue.  Native  of  Western  Iowa  and 
Nebraska.     Seeds  per  packet 25 

1699    Menziesii.     A  very  fine  variety,  growing  one  to  two  feet  high,  with  dense  spikes 

of  flowers  of  the  deepest  blue.  Perfectly  hardy.  Native  of  Nebraska.  Seeds  per 
packet 25 

1700  Desmanthus  Brachylobus.     A  hardy  perennial,  with  beautiful   fern-like  foliage,  and 

white  globular  clusters  of  flowers  of  considerable  beauty.  New  and  rare.  Seeds 
per  packet 25 

1701  Dianthus  Chinensis  Coronatus  f\.  pi.     A   most  beautiful  new  double  Chinese  annual 

Pink,  with  white  flowers  striped  with  lilac  and  crimson 25 

1702    Heddewigii   Strlatus   Grandiflorus    fl.   pi.     Pure-white  double  flowers,   with 

broad  crimson  stripes,  very  striking  and  beautiful 50 

1703    Imperialis  Plenissimus  Pictus.     A  new  and  splendid  variety.     White  ground, 

and  each  petal  marked  with  a  dark  spot,  like  a  Paisley  Pink.     .....     .50 

1705    Caryophyllus  Double  Dwarf  Mixed.     This  new,  and  too  little  known,  species  is 

commendable  on  account  of  its  compact  and  bushy  habit,  and  the  abundance  of  its 
double  flowers,  variouslv  colored.  The  flower-stems  are  pretty  nearly  equal  in 
height  (about  twelve  to  fifteen  inches),  and  stand  close  to  each  other,  making  the 
whole  plant  look  like  a  bunch  of  flowers 50 

1706   Dentosus   Hybrid.     Very  pretty,   but  exceedingly  sportive;   new  species;  new 

varieties  are  found  every  year  in  the  seedlings;  flowers  single,  semi-double,  or 
double  ;  plants  blooming  very  freely  and  perpetually  through  the  whole  summer  and 
autumn  ;  the  finest  are  easily  preserved  by  propagating  from  cutting        .        .         .     .50 

1707   Heddewigii  Nanus  Flore  AlboPleno  (Benary).     This  is  a  new,  double,  white 

variety  of  the  beautiful  Heddewigii  Pink.  It  is  of  quite  compact,  dwarfish  habit, 
resembling  Dianthus  Heddewigii  fl.  pi.  ;  and  nearly,  without  exception,  constant 
from  seed,  which  it  produces  very  sparingly 50 

1708   Cincinnatus.     A  new  species  from  Japan,  of  the  size  of  Dianthus  Heddewigii, 

and  with  deeply-fringed  petals.     Superb 50 

1709  Digitalis  Tomentosa.     Herbaceous  plant,  very  distinct  from  Z*.  purpurea;  its  flowers 

are  more  erect,  of  dark  purple  color,  spotted  with  bright  carmine 25 

1710    Winterii.     Rich  amber  color;  dense  tall  spikes;  hardy  biennial.     4  feet      .         .     .10 

1711  Egg  Plant.     Giant  White.     A  new  variety.     Fruit,  three  times  larger  than  those  of  the 

old  white  variety.     Half  hardy  annual,  and  very  ornamental 25 

1712     Giant  Striped.     The   fruits   of  this  are   equally   of  extraordinary  size,  and  their 

variegation  very  constant.  Like  the  foregoing,  it  will  be  more  effective  when  plant- 
ed as  a  single  specimen  than  in  masses,  as  it  is  desirable  that  the  curious  fruits  of 
these  two  varieties  are  well  exposed  to  view.  A  highly-ornamental,  half-hardy 
annual 25 

1713  Embothrium   Coccineum.      A  magnificent  greenhouse  climber,  with  brilliant  scarlet 

flowers;  clusters  like  Bignonia  Venusta 1.00 

1714  Erianthus  Ravennas  VIolescens.     A  new  and  beautiful  variety  of  this  perfectly  hardy 

grass,  rivalling  the  Pampas,  growing  twelve  feet  high.  The  violescens  is  a  new  and 
superb  variety 25 

1715  Erythraea    Ramosissima.      Fine   rose-flowered   Gentianeas,    forming  dwarf,  compact, 

bushy  plants,  suitable  for  edgings  and  dwarf  beds 25 

1716  Geranium  Scarlet  Tom  Thumb.     A  very  fine  dwarf ;  habited,  compact-growing  variety, 

attaining  only  to  the  height  of  six  or  eight  inches,  and  very  desirable  and  admirable 
for  belts,  edgings,  and  bedding  purposes 25 

1717  Gilia  Achillaefolia   fl.  rosea.     A  new  rose-colored  variety  of  this  well-known  annual     .    .25 

1718    Agregata.     A  hardy  biennial  of  great  beauty,  growing  two  to  three  feet  high; 

flowers,  scarlet,  dotted  with  maroon.  Very  desirable  ;  fi-om  Utah  Territory.  Seeds 
per  packet 25 

1719  Gloriosa  Plantil.    Greenhouse  plant,  with  red  flowers.     3  feet 25 

1720  Gourd  Bonnet.     10  feet 10 

1721  Mlnlatum.     Small  fi-uit.     10  feet 10 

1722  Ostrich  Egg.     10  feet 10 

1723  Siphon.     10  feet 10 

1724  Turban.     10  feet ; 10 

1725  Godetia  Reptans.     New  dwarf  carmine  rose,  with  purple  spots,  very  profuse,  blooming 

and  pretty 15 

1726   Reptans  Alba.    A  charming  variety,  of  dwarf  habit,  blooming  in  proftision  ;  flowers 

pure  white,  with  crimson  blotch  at  the  base  of  each  petal 15 


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1727   Lindleyana    Flore   Pleno.     A  startling  novelty  in  this  much-admired  tribe  of 

annual  plants,  the  first  double  variety  which  has  been  produced.     Rich  rosy  purple .     .10 

1728  Amaena  Alba.     White:  very  fine  ;  hardvannual.     i  foot 10 

1729   Rosea  Alba  Tom  Thumb.     New  dwarf  rose ;  hardy  annual.    J  foot  .        .     .10 

1730  Grevillea  Thelemanni  Splendens.     A  spleudid  species,  with  flowers  fine  blood-red.     .     .50 
(731     Gunneri   Scabra.     Large,  ornamental  foliage :   greenish-white  ;    half-hardy  perennial. 

2  feet 10 

1732  Gynerium  Argeniium  Kermeoinum.     A  new  and  superb  variety  of  the  magnificent 

Pampas  Grass,  the  tall,  silvery  flower-spikes  tinted  with  ri^yy  (r/-/;«.ro«       .         .         .     .50 

1733  Gypsophilla   Saxifraga.     A   lovely  miniature  species,  with  delicate  branches,  covered 

with  white  flowers  ;  very  pretty  for  edgings  and  dwarf  beds 10 

1734  Helipterum   Corymbiflorum.     A  handsome,  everlasting  flower;  from  Australia ;  with 

silvery  leaves,  and  white,  star-like  blossoms  in  corymbs.     Hardy  annual  .         .         .     .50 

1735  Hibiscus    Cannabinus.     A  biennial   species,   growing   five   feet   high,   with   finely-cut 

foliage,  and  an  elegant  addition  to  the  flower-border ;  flowering  the  first  year  from 
seed;  white,  with  purple  throat 50 

1736    Macrophylius.    A  gigantic,  shrubby  species,  with  large,  cordate,  glossy  leaves,  and 

light-yellow,  fragrant  flowers  ;  elegant  for  planting  out  in  summer.     Five  seeds    .     i.oo 

1737  Iberis   Linifolia.    A  fine  autumn-flowered  annual  species,  with  delicate  rose-colored 

umbels  of  flowers 25 

1738  Imperiata  Sacchariflora.     A  magnificent,  hardy  grass,  quite  recently  introduced  fi-om 

Amoor,  with  graceful  curved  foliage,  forming  a  fine  bush  about  three  feet  high,  throw- 
ing out  numerous  flower-spikes  about  five  feet  in  height,  bearing  glittering,  silvery 
plumes  of  flowers  :  extremely  pretty.  The  leaves  are  lively  green,  with  a  broad, 
silvery  line  down  the  middle ;  and  the  habit  and  bearing  of  the  plant  are  quite  as 
handsome  as  Gj'nerium  Argenteum,  while  it  has  the  superiority  of  flowering  very 
freely,  and  standing  any  degree  of  frost  without  the  slightest  protection     .         .         .     .25 

1739  Ipomoea  Volubilis  Madame  Anne.     A  very  fine  new  variety,  with  variegated  flowers, 

striped  red  on  a  white  ground 25 

1740   Minima  Spectabile.     A  pretty,  hardy,  annual  species ;  with  small,  heart-shaped 

leaves  and  rosy-cai-mine  fiovv-ers,  remaining  the  whole  day  expanded.  A  lovely, 
extremely-full-blooming  climber 50 

1741    Copiica.     A  beautiful  climber;  deep-lanceolated  leaves;  flowers,  handsome  rose 

■with  white,  standing  well  iu  bouquets 50 

1742  Iris  Kaempferi.     A  magnificent  new  species;  from  Japan;  received  the  Certificate  of 

Merit  from  the  Massachusetts  Horticuhural  Society,  1865  ;  hardy  perennial.     2  ft.    .     .25 

1743  Gracilis.     Light  blue  ;  hardy  perennial.     2  feet 10 

1744  Pumila.     Very  beautiful ;  saved  from  forty  new  varieties ,50 

1745  Lagenaria   Sphoerica.     New  Ornamental   Gourd.     Flowers  large,  snowy  white,   with 

bright  yellow  stamens ;  fruit,  the  size  of  an  orange,  smooth,  of  a  dark -green  color, 
marbled  all  over  with  white.     Per  packet 25 

1746  Laihyrus  Mauritanicus.     A  new  and  pretty  perennial  and  climbing  species,  with  crim- 

son flowers 25 

1747  Csruleus  Coccineus.     A  sweet  pea,  with  a  dark-red  blotch  on  each  petal  .        .     .25 

1743  Linum  Macrayi.  A  plant  newly  introduced  from  Chili ;  dwarf  habit ;  with  large,  orange- 
colored  flowers.     P 50 

1749  Lilium    Colchichum.     A   very  beautiful   and  attractive   Lily;    flowers,   fine   primrose- 

yellow  ;  in  form,  resembling  those  of  the  favorite  Lilium  Longiflorum.    10  seeds  .     .     .50 

1750   Aurantiacum.     Fine  yellow.     3  feet .10 

1751     Eximium.     Beautiful  white  ;  large  trumpet-shaped  flowers.     2  teet        .         .         .     .25 

1752    Auratum,  Golden  Striped  Lily.     This  new  and  magnificent  species  of  Lily,  lately 

introduced  from  Japan  ;  spoken  of  by  Dr.  Lindley  as  follows :  "  If  ever  a  flower 
merited  the  name  of  glorious,  it  is  this,  which  stands  far  above  all  other  Lilies, 
whether  we  regard  its  size,  sweetness,  or  its  exquisite  arrangement  af  color.  Imagine 
upon  the  end  of  a  purple  stem,  not  thicker  than  a  ramrod,  and  not  above  two  feet 
high,  a  saucer-shaped  flower,  at  least  ten  inches  in  diameter,  composed  of  six  spread- 
ing, somewhat  crisp  parts,  rolled  back  at  their  points,  and  having  an  ivory-white 
skin,  thinly  strewn  with  purple  points  or  studs,  and  oval  or  roundish,  prominent 
purple  stains.  To  this  add,  in  the  middle  of  each  of  the  six  parts,  a  broad  stripe  of 
light  satin-yellow,  losing  itself  gradually  in  the  ivory  skin.  Place  the  flower  in  a 
situation  where  side-light  is  cut  off,  and  no  direct  light  can  reach  it,  except  fi-om 
above,  when  the  stripes  acquire  the  appearance  of  gentle  streamlets  of  Australian 
gold,  and  the  reader  who  has  not  seen  it  may  form  some  feeble  notion  of  what  it  is. 
It  should  be  sown  in  pots,  and  placed  under  a  shaded  glass  in  gentle  heat,  using 
very  light  loam,  covering  one-fourth  inch  deep ;  requires  a  number  of  months  to 
vegetate.     (See  cut.) .50 

1753  Lobelia  "Snow-flake."    This  variety  is  a  pure  white-flowered  form  of  the  well-known 

Lobelia  Ramosa,  being  similar  in  its  style  of  growth,  and  large-sized  bloom,  forming 
a  very  elegant  and  effective  plant  for  pot-culture,  and  also  for  groups  in  the  flower- 
borders    50 

1754  Erinus  Compacia  Alba.  Pretty  variety  ;  of  compact,  low  habit  of  growth ;  a  pro- 
fuse and  contmuous  bloomer;  flowers,  pure  white;  finely  adapted  for  pot-culture, 
small  groups,  or  edgings 25 

1755    Erinus   Grandiflora  Stellaius.      New;    brilliant  blue,   with  white  eye;   hardy 

annual.     %  foot 25 

1756    Siphilitica.     Blue;  hardy  annual.     2  feet 10 

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1757  Lupinus  Mufabills  Roseus.     A  most  beautiful  variety,  of  a  bright,  rosy-carmine  color, 

both  buds  and  flowers ;  whereas  the  old  kind  is  white  in  bud,  changing  into  lilac  red 
going  out  of  flower.     A  most  beautiful  showy  variety 25 

1758    Hybridus   Atrococcineus.      The   most   showy   Lupin   ever  introduced.     Large, 

handsome  spikes  of  bloom  ;  color,  bright  crimson, scarlet,  with  white  tip        .         .     .25 

1759    CruicltshanUii  Hybrid.     One  of  the  finest  annual  Lupins.     Flowers  veiy  fragrant, 

presenting  various  shades  of  color  on  the  same  spike  ;  at  first  of  a  lovely  blue,  tinged 
with  white,  and  yellow  in  the  centre,  afterwards  changing  to  purple  ;  very  ornamen- 
tal for  groups  or  for  cut  flowers     25 

1760   Cruikshankii  Variegated.     Hardy  annual.     2  feet 05 

1761    Pubescens  Elegans.     Violet  rose ;  hardy  annual.     2  feet 05 

1762  Lychnis  Haageana,  Hybrida    Mixed.     A  beautiful  perennial,  with  large    flowers    of 

sparkling  color  ;  the  color  ranging  from  the  brightest  scarlet  to  blood  red,  purple, 
orange,  white,  or  flesh-color 25 

1763    Grandiflora  Gigantea.     New;  with  flowers   of  double  the   size  of  the  beautiful 

Lychnis  Haageana,  in  all  the  colors  of  white,  chamois,  rose,  scarlet,  &c.         .         .     .50 

1764  Machseranthera    Glabra.     A   neat,  hardy   perennial,   diffusely   branched,  and  covered 

with  Aster-like,  violet  flowers,  with  a  yellow  centre  more  than  an  inch  in  diameter, 
and  standing  out  in  corymbs.  Sown  early,  it  flowers  the  first  year.  One  and  a  half 
to  two  feet  high 1    .     .25 

1765  Mairia  Crenaia.     A  herbaceous  composite,  with  large,  rose-colored  flowers,  yellow  in 

the  centre  ;  a  native  of  the  Cape  of  Good  Hope.     Per  packet 50 

1766  Malva  Californicp.     A  beautiful   shrubby   species,  with  handsome  foliage,   and   flowers 

like  Malope  Grandiflora.  Flowers  abundantly  the  first  season,  in  the  open  ground, 
and  blooms  in  the  greenhouse  all  winter.     A  valuable  acquisition 25 

1767    Laterifia.     A  trailing  perennial,  with  dark-green  leaves,  the  whole  plant  covered 

with  rosy  Nankin  flowers.  Half-hardy,  blooming  abundantly  the  second  year.  Ele- 
gant  for  rock-work , 25 

1768  Marigold  Dwarf.     Dark  velvet  ;  double;  fine;  rich  colored 10 

1769  Maurandya    Emeryana.     Bright  pink;  half-hardy  annual.     10  feet 10 

1770  Melothria    Pendula.     Pretty,  hardy  climber,  with  handsome  foliage  and   small   fruhs  ; 

black,  on  coming  to  maturity  ;  fine  for  trellises  ;  the  fruit  makes  fine  pickles.    .         .     .25 

1771     Cucumerina.     A  species  of  Cucurbitacea,  from   China,  with  smooth  foliage  and 

yellow  flowers  ;  fruit  very  smooth,  of  the  thickness  of  the  finger,  and  about  one  and 

a  half  inches  long  ;  can  be  pickled  like  Gherkins 25 

1772  Mimulus,  New  Double  Spotted.  This  beautiful  variety  is  a  fine  acquisition  for  culture  in 

pots,  and  remarkable  for  its  double  flowers,  which  are  brilliant  yellow,  spotted,  striped, 
and  mottled  with  crimson  ;  and  remain  in  bloom  much  longer  than  the  single  sorts      .50 

1773    Pardinus   (Tigrinus)   Flore   Pleno,   Superb   Double.     A  new  strain,  obtained 

by  the  florists  of  Prussia,  having  all  the  variety  of  colors  of  the  single,  and  come  so 
true  from  seed  that  there  is  but  a  small  percentage  of  single  flowers.  These  are 
quite  equal  to  any  of  the  English  varieties,  and  are  now  for  the  first  time  offered  as 
the  most  beautiful  yet   produced 50 

1774    Quinquevulnerus  Robustus.     A  beautiful  novelty  of  very  vigorous  growth,  about 

a  foot  high,  with  large  leaves  of  a  brilliant  green,  blotched  with  black.  The  large, 
handsome  flowers  are  curiously  mottled,  and  marked  in  all  the  rich  coloring  peculiar 

to  this  tribe  of  plants 25 

1775    Cupreus  Hybridus.     Of  the  great  variety  of  Mimulus,  none  can  surpass  this  for 

richness  and  diversity  of  color,  and  free  blooming.  The  plants  are  dwarf,  bushy, 
and  vigorous  ;  with  large,  fine-shaped  flowers,  spotted,  stained,  marbled,  speckled, 
and  blotched  in  the  most  striking  manner 25 

1776  Mirabilis  Jalapa  Foliis  Variegatis  Tricolor.     Dwarf ;  tricolored  variety  ;  very  beautiful   .25 

1777  Mukia  Scabrella.     Another  pretty  climber,  with  lobed,  heart-shaped,  small  leaves,  and 

small  scarlet  berries 25 

1778  Myosotidium  Nobile.    The  rare  New-Zealand  Forget-me-not,  with  broad,  ovate-cordate, 

thick,  fleshy  leaves  ;  subglobose  racemes  of  deep  azure  ;  purple-eyed  flowers,  measur- 
ing five  inches  across.     A  magnificent  acquisition i.oo 

1779  Nasturtium,   •  om  Thumb  Rose.     An  entirely  new  color  in  Nasturtiums  ;  habits  similar 

to  scarlet  Tom  Thumb  Nasturtium  ;  color,  the  exact  counterpart  of  Treutham  Rose 
Geranium 25 

1780  Nemophlla  Oculata  Grandiflora.     A  seedling  from  the  popular  Maculata.     The  flowers 

are  of  the  circumference  of  a  crown-piece.     Very  showy 25 

1781     Discoidalis  Elegans.      Maroon,  bordered  with  white  ;  half-hardy  annual      .        .     .05 

1782    Vittata.     Chocolate;  broad,  white  margin  ;  hardy  annual 05 

1733    Nierembergia  Frutescens.    An  entirely  new  species,  from  the  Andes  ;  introduced  by  the 

Botanical  Garden  of  Bordeaux.  A  hardy,  small,  shrub-like  perennial ;  it  forms  a  very 
graceful,  rounded  bush,  its  straight  and  upright  stems  branching  at  the  top  in  every 
direction,  and  throwing  out  a  profusion  of  thread-like,  drooping  branchlets,  covered 
from  May  to  October  with  an  immense  quantity  of  very  pretty  white  and  purple 
flowers,  larger  than  those  of  N.  Gracilis.  It  is  nearly  hardy,  and  deserves  to  become 
a  general  favorite,  both  for  the  open  garden  in  summer,  and  greenhouse  in  winter  .  .50 
1784  Nicotiana  Macrophyila  Var.  Gigantea.  Purple-Flowered.  The  most  remarkable 
of  all  the  Nicotianas  now  cultivated.  Its  leaves  are  much  larger  than  those  of  any 
other  variety  ;  it  grows  six  to  eight  feet  high ;  and  the  plants  are  crowned  with  im- 
mense bunches  or  corymbs  of  large  purple  flowers.  The  general  habit  of  the  plant, 
its  huge  foliage,  and  stately  aspect,  give  it  the  advantage  over  most  other  ornamental- 
leaved  plants,  for  lawns  or  groups  in  the  flower-garden.     (See  engraving.)        .         .     .25 


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1785  Nymphia  Caepulea.     Elegant  blue  lily;  greenhouse  plant 25 

1786  Nolana  Lasciniatus.     New;  large  blue  flowers  ;  from  Chili ;  hardy  annual,     i  foot      .     .05 

1787  Onothera  Drummondi  Nana  Atba.     Similar  in  habitant!  flower  to  the  CE.  Drummon- 

dii  Nana,  but  with  beautiful  pearly-white  blossoms.      Exceedingly  fine     .         .         .     .25 

1788    Macrantha.     Large  yellow  flowers;  hardy  annual.      2  feet 10 

1789    Odorata.     Sweet-scented,  yellow  flowers  ;  hardy  annual,     i  foot 05 

1790    Rosea.     Small  rose-colored  flowers ;  hardy  annual,     i  foot  .         .         .         .     .05 

1791  Onopordum  Arabicum.      An  immense  ornamental-foliaged  biennial,  attaining  ten  feet 

in  height,  and  thirty  feet  in  circumference  at  the  base.  The  glaucous  cottony  leaves 
are  large  and  spiny,  rendering  the  plant  striking  and  attractive.  Of  magnificent 
aspect  on  the  lawn         .         .         .         .      _ 1  00 

1792  Orobus  Niger.     Dark  purple ;  liardy  perennial.      i  foot         .        .         .        .        . 

1793    Verna.     A  fine  early-flowering  variety,  with  rare  flowers  ;  hardy  perennial,     i  ft. 

1794   Alba.     The  same,  with  white  flowers;  hardy  perennial,     i  foot  . 

1795    Flaccida.     With  grass-like  foliage  and  rose  flowers  ;  hardy  perennial.        5  foot  . 

1796  Papaver  Croceum.     Beautiful  orange ;  hardy  perennial,     i  foot    .         .         .         . 

1797  Pardanthus  Sinensis.     With  beautiful,  spotted,  lily-like  flowers  ;  hardy  perennial.    2  ft. 

1798  Passiflora  Acerifolia.     A  new  perennial  Passion-flower,  with  beautiful  maple  leaves, 

and  small  bluish-white  flowers .     .25 

1799  Palafoxia  Hookeriana.     This  new  Texas  plant  is  one  of  the  finest  of  recent  acquisitions. 

It  is  much  dwarfer  and  more  branching  than  Palafoxia  Texana,  and  the  flowers  — 
which  have  very  much  broader  florets  —  are  larger,  and  of  a  bright  rosy-crimson 
color,  with  a  dark  centre.  It  is  an  annual,  and  will  flourish  finely  in  light  and  dry 
soils,  and  blooms  throughout  the  summer.  Messrs.  Hovey  &  Co.  were  awarded  the 
Certificate  of  Merit  of  the  Massachusetts  Horticultural  Society,  for  the  exhibi- 
tion of  superb  specimens  in  18615 25 

IBOO    Pea,  Scarlet  Invincible.     A  beautiful  new  variety  ;  flowers  intense  scarlet,  very  free    .     .10 

1801  Pennisetum   Longistylum.     An  ornamental  grass ;  half-hardy  annual.     2  feet        .         .     .10 

1802  Penststemon  Hartwegii  Coccinea.     Scarlet;  half-hardy  perennial.       3  feet        .        .     .10 

1803    Pubescens.     Light  purple ;  hardy  perennial,     i^j  feet 10 

1804   Torreyi.     Superb,  with  long  spikes  of  scarlet  flowers  ;  hardy  perennial.       1 5  feet     .10 

1805    Wriglitii.     With  spikes  of  flame-colored  flowers.     2  feet 10 

1806    Grandiflorus.     This  is  the  finest  of  the  genus,  and  is  perfectly  hardy.    It  grows 

two  to  three  feet  high,  blooms  in  June  and  July,  and  is  a  decided  acquisition  to  our 
hardy  perennials.      It  is  a  native  of  the  Platte  Valley,  Nebraska.     Seeds  per  packet     .25 

1807    Cobaei.     A  new  and  hardy  variety  from  the  Rocky  Mountains.      Grows   two  feet 

high,  with  flowers  of  a  delicate  purple ;  throat  dotted  with  maroon.  One  of  the 
finest  of  the  genus.     Seeds  per  packet 25 

1808   Barbaius.      A   fine  variety,  with  scarlet  flowers,  blooming  in  succession  all  the 

season.     Grows  two  to  three  feet  high,  and  is  perfectly  hardy.     Seeds  per  packet.     .25 

1809  Peialostemon  Violacum.     Grows  two  to  three  feet  high;  flowers  in  dense  spikes  of  a 

rich  violet-purple  color.  In  bloom  most  of  the  season.  Native  of  Iowa  and 
Nebraska.     Seeds  per  packet 25 

1810    Candidum.     This  is  precisely  like  the  above,  except  in  color  of  Its  flowers,  which 

are  pure  white.     Seeds  per  packet 25 

1811  Penicellaria  Spicata.      Ornamental  grass,  from  Afi-ica  ;  annual;  stems  four  feet  high, 

with  large  broad  leaves;  spikes,  or  panicles,  long,  almost  cylindrical,  large  and 
compact,  containing  thousands  of  flowers,  which  are  succeeded  by  white  flowery 
grains,  useful  as  food  for  poultry.     Beautifiil  plant  for  growing  in  isolated  tufts  .     .25 

1812  .Pedis  AnguSiifolia.     A  new  dwarf  annual,  of  a  dense-leafed  habit,  forming  bushes  a 

foot  across,  with  opposite  linear  foliage  ;  remarkable  for  its  strong,  citron-like  fra- 
grance. The  flowers  are  nearly  half  an  inch  in  diameter,  of  a  bright  yellow,  so 
abundant  as  to  completely  cover  the  surface  of  the  plant.  This  fine  acquisition  re- 
ceived a  certificate  from  the  Floral  Committee  of  the  Royal  Horticultural  Society 
of  London .25 

1813  Petunia  Multiflora.     A  small-flowered  variety;  red,  with  dark  centre;  flowering  most 

abundantly.     Constant  from  seed,  and  fine  for  bedding 25 

1815    Picturata.      Dwarf;     large-tlowered,     velvety-scarlet     crimson,     marbled     with 

white  ;  a  beautiful  variety     . .     .25 

1816    Hybrida  Coronaia.     A  most  magnificent  dwarf,   compact  variety ;  with  beautiful, 

regularly-formed  flowers  of  great  substance,  of  a  brilliant,  velvety  purplish  crimson, 
with  five  broad,  pure  white  stripes 10 

1817     Inimitable  Marmopata.     A  beautiful  variety ;  flowers  marbled  and  blotched.       .     .50 

1818  Phycella  Corusca.     A  magnificent,   free-flowering  amaryllidaceous  plant,  with  lily-like 

crimson-scarlet  flowers,  standing  in  many-fiowered  umbels.  It  may  be  grown  in  pots, 
or  planted  In  the  spring  in  the  open  ground,  like  Amaryllis  Formoslssima.  Per 
packet 1. 00 

1819  Phlox  Drummondii  Isabelllna.     A  very  fine  new  variety,  producing  constant,  pale-yel- 

low flowers,  entirely  new  and  distinct  in  color 25 

1820  Phlomis  Abasicus.     A  new  and  fine  hardy  herbaceous  species,  with  golden-yellow 

flowers  in  spikes,  much  resembling  the  Salvia  in  form 25 

1321  Pink,  Sarah  Howard.  A  new  white  monthly  Pink,  with  slender  foliage  and  stems; 
two  feet  high  ;  loaded  with  flowers  the  whole  autumn.     The  flowers  are  medium  size, 

double,  pure  white,  and  very  beautiful 50 

1822  Potentilla  Hybrida,  Double.  These  are  improved  and  beautiful  varieties  of  this  well- 
known  hardy  perennial ;  flowers,  Ranunculus-formed,  and  of  brilliant  and  various 
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1823  Polemonium   Casruleum.     Blue;  handsome;  hardy  perennial,     i  foot        .        .        ■     -05 

1824    Album.     White-flowered;  hardy  perennial,     i  foot 05 

1825  Poriulaca    GrandiHora.     A   magnificent  collection,  saved  by  one  of  the  best  German 

growers  ;  all  Irom  the  most  beautiful  double  flowers  ;  in  six  distinct  colors,  —  alba, 
alba  striata,  aurantiaca,  splendens,  Thellusoni,  Thorbumi.     Each  separate       .        .     .25 

1826    Mixed.     The  six  varieties  mixed 50 

1827  Primula  Sinensis  Flore  Pleno.     Double  Prize  Varieties.     We  have  the  pleasure  of 

offering  to  amateurs  the  choicest  varieties  of  Chinese  Primrose,  unequalled  by  any 
yet  produced,  comprising  a  proportion  of  double  flowers.  These  seeds  were  re- 
ceived directly  from  the  celebrated  London  growers,  who  received  one  special  and 
three  first-class  certificates  in  1866,  from  the  Royal  Horticultural  Society.  The  fol- 
lowing is  a  description  of  these  flowers,  taken  from  the  Gardener' s  Chronicle  :  — 

"This  strain  of  Primula  is  a  remarkable  one.  The  flowers  are  large,  full,  and 
frilled  ;  and  in  color,  vai-y  from  white,  through  shades  of  pale  flesh-color,  to  blush 
of  deepest  hue  :  and  from  that  again  to  the  carmine-rose  of  Mr.  Benary's  Canni- 
nata ;  and  on,  through  the  ordinary  rose-tint,  to  a  very  dark  purple  rose ;  the  pale 
ones  especially  are  also  remarkable  for  a  large,  yellow,  star-like  eye.  sometimes 
measuring  fully  five-eighths  of  an  inch  across,  the  flowers  themselves  being  about 
two  inches.  Some  others  are  splashed  and  flaked  with  rose,  on  a  white  ground ; 
and  both  pure  white,  and  flesh-tinted  white,  as  well  as  rose,  and  rosy  purple,  full, 
double  flowers  were  amongst  those  sent  for  inspection." 

Our  collection  comprises  five  distinct  colors,  viz.,  white,  deep  blush,  purple, 
lilac,  striped,  and  deep  carmine  rose,  and  their  intermediate  shades,  beautifully 
fringed  ;  large,  and  producing  immense  trusses  of  flowers,  thrown  well  up  above  the 
foliage.  Another  valuable  property  of  them  is,  that,  from  each  bloom  being  spe- 
cially hybridized,  a  proportion  of  beautiful  double  flowers  may  be  expected.  Sealed 
packets         ...............     i.oo 

1828    Chinensis    Fimibriata    Punctata.     Splendid  variety;    with   large    bouquets   of 

flowers,  finely  fringed  ;  brilliant  crimson,  spotted  with  white 50 

1829    Polyantha.     The  tall  English  Oxlip,  in  various  colors;  very  pretty  and  interesting  ; 

spring-flowering;  hardy  perennial         .         .         .         .         .         .         .         .         .         .     .lo 

1830  Ranunculus  Asiatlcus  Superbissimus.     It  is  with  great  pleasure  that  we  bring  before 

our  amateurs  and  lovers  of  beautiful  plants  this  rare  class  of  garden  Ranunculus  as 
one  of  the  greatest  acquisitions;  supplying  the  place  of  the  Persian  tuberous  sorts, 
—  so  elegant,  but  so  difficult  to  grow.  I'his  is  grown  as  a  biennial,  flowering  freely 
the  second  year  ;  producing  unusually  large  double  varieties,  of  an  unsurpassed  bril- 
liancy of  colors,  of  all  shades,  of  white,  yellow,  rose,  crimson,  blood-red,  scarlet, 
purple,  &c.  The  plants  are  very  vigorous  in  growth,  and  very  profuse  bloomers, 
and  have  claimed  universal  admiration.  Good  seeds  are  now  offered,  which  will 
produce  but  a  small  percentage  of  single  flowers 25 

1832  Reseda    Crystallina.     A  very  interesting  species  ;  similar  in  habit  to  Reseda  Odorata 

(Mignonette),  but  with  larger  capsules,  or  seed-pods,  which  are  covered  with  trans- 
parent granulations  or  crj'stals,  in  the  manner  of  the  Ice-plant 10 

1833  Rumex   Vesicarius   Roseus.     An  ornamental,  annual  species;   with  triangular  leaves 

and  curious  fruits,  borne  on  long  panicles  ;  also  pretty,  grown  in  pots        .         .         .     .25 
1334    Rhyncocarpa  Dissecta.     A  fine,  hardy  climber  ;   with  handsomely  divided  foliage,  and 

bearing  small,  conical,  brilliant,  orange-colored  fruits 25 

1835    VVelvviischi.     One  of  the  CJourd  family  ;  very  ornamental,  with  thick,  five-lobed 

foliage,  and  acorn-like  scarlet  fruit.     Ten  seeds i.oo 

1836  Sanvitalia  Procumbens  Fl.  PI.     New  Double  Sanvitalla.      A  novelty  of  last  year, 

which  has  proved  to  be  one  of  the  most  beautiful  acquisitions.  We  cultivated  it 
extensively  last  year,  and  the  dense  masses  of  perfectly  double  flowers,  like  Pompon 
Chrysanthemums  attracted  unusual  attention.  It  is  without  doubt  the  only  dwarf, 
compact  plant  of  a  yellow  color,  suited  to  beds  and  masses  of  low  growth.  The 
seeds  are  saved  from  the  finest  flowers,  and  will  give  from  80  to  90  per  cent  of 
double  blossoms.     (See  engraving.) 23 

1837  Salvia    Splendens   Comijacta.       Dwarf   flowered  Splendid    Salvia.      A   new   French 

variety,  distinguished  from  the  old  Splendens  by  its  more  tufted  and  compact  habit, 
its  dwarfer  growth,  and  by  the  spikes  of  flowers,  which  are  more  numerous,  bloom 
earlier,  and  more  dense  on  the  stems.  Its  brilliant  color  and  abundance  of  flowers 
render  it  one  of  the  most  attractive  and  effective  plants  for  the  summer  garden         .     .25 

1838    Graciliflora.     Annual,  one  foot  in  height,  habit  of  S.  Roemeriana ;  flowers  fine 

violet  red,  and  very  abundant  and  showy 25 

1839    Sibthorpi.      Hardy  perennial,  with  fine  large  leaves,  and  long  spikes  of  lilac-blue 

flowers.     Very  ornamental 50 

1040   Splendens  Compacia.    A  new,  dwarf,  compact-growing  variety,  of  the  old  beauti- 
ful species 50 

1841     Graciliflora.     Anewspecies,  with  long  flowers  of  a  rosy-lilac  color.    Vei"y  delicate.     .25 

1342    Chlonantha.     A  hardy  perennial,  with  large  white  flowers  on  pyramidal  spikes, 

about  two  feet  in  height 25 

1843  Salpiglossis  Hybrida  Grandiflora.     {Vihnorin.)    These  fine  annuals  have  been  greatly 

improved  by  careful  selection  and  cultivation,  and  their  flowers  are  unparalleled  for 
size,  shape,  and  color   .............     .25 

1844  Saxifraga   Cymballaria.      A  miniature  perennial  species,  with  handsomely  crenated, 

roundish,  glossy  leaves,  above  which  rise  the  pretty  light-yellow  flowers  in  great 
profusion;    extremely  pretty 50 

1845    Hypnoides.     Grows  in  moss-like  tufts  ;  hardy  perennial.     5  foot 10 


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1846  Saxifraga  Umbrosa  (London  Pride)      Pink;  beautiful;  liardy  perennial,     i  foot        .     .10 

1847    Rotundifoiia.     White;  hardy  perennial,     i  foot 10 

1043   Scabio5i    Nana  Fl.   PI.    V^n-ieties    (Bomry).      New,  double,  dwarf  Scabious.     Tliis 

beautiful  novelty  wilt  be  found  a  valuab'e  improvement  of  the  well-known  Dw.^rf 
Scabious.  I'he  flowers,  which  have  all  the  beautiful  varieties  of  colors  of  this 
ti"ibe,  are  perfectly  double,  and  form  round,  globular  heads  ;  the  petals  are  shorter, 
so  that  the  stamens  become  almost  invisible,  making  the  flower  resemble  a  double 
Pompon  Chrysanthemum.  It  is  of  a  dwart'er  and  more  compact  habit  thau  the  o.d 
varieties,  and  will  prove  a  most  valuable  acquisition  .......     .25 

1849  Schizpnthus  Oculatus  Atropurpureus.     A  seedling  of  the  S.  Grandiflorus  Oculatus, 

with  large  handsome  blooms  of  a  rich  crimson  purple,  with  black  eye        .         .         .     .25 

1850    Grandiflorus  Albus.       A  very  show^  and  beautiful  variety,  with  large,  pure-white 

flowers,  with  sulphur  eye 25 

1851  Retusus  Nana.  A  most  desirable  variety  of  this  ontamental  greenhouse  or  half- 
hardy  annual,  forming  a  compact  well-branched  plant,  with  a  profusion  of  rich  red 
blossoms.     A  very  effective  plant  for  pot-culture  and  conservatory  decoration  .         •     -25 

1852  Schizostylis  Coccinea.     A  new  African  plant,  which  appears  to  be  a  rival  to  the  Gladio- 

lus, resembling  it,  not  only  in  general  habit,  but  in  the  brilliancy  of  its  long  spikes 
of  broad  open  flowers,  varying  from  deep  rosy  crimson  to  vivid  scarlet,  and  measur- 
ing two  inches  across.  It  appears  quite  hardy,  and  blooms  in  the  autumn,  remaining 
long  in  flower.  It  is  easily  cultivated,  and  w'ill  be  very  valuable  for  the  open  garden 
or  tor  greenhouse  decoration.     The  flowers  are  striking  and  brilliant         .        .         .     .50 

1853  Sedum   Denticulata.     Rose;  fine  ;  hardy  perennial.     ^  foot 10 

1854  Silene  Alpestris.     White  ;  hardy  perennial.     3  foot 05 

1355    Pendula  Ruberrima.     A  very  remarkable  variety,  worthy  of  general  cultivation, 

as  vigorous  and  free-flowering  as  Silene  Pendula ;  but  its  flowers  are  of  a  deeper 
crimson  tinge,  and  its  stems,  leaves,  and  petals  of  a  brownish-purple  color,  which 
extends  also  to  the  calix,  and  imparts  to  the  whole  plant  a  very  pecuhar  and  striking 
aspect 25 

1856    Saxifraga.     Charming  little  miniature  species,  very  fine  for  borders  or  rock-works. 

Its  foliage,  of  a  shining  green,  resembles  a  fine,  short  grass,  and  is  dotted  with  numer- 
ous pretty,  white  flowers  ;  grows  two  to  four  inches  in  height     .         .         .         .         •     .25 

1057  Solanum  Fontanesianum.  An  annual  species,  with  large  canary-yellow  flowers,  deeply- 
cut  foliage,  and  spinous  fruits  of  the  size  of  a  walnut  ......     .25 

1353    Reclinatum.     Similar  to  Lasciniatum,  with  large  azure-blue  flowers     .         .         •     -25 

1859  Sonchus  Macranthus.     A  splendid  foliaged  plant,  with   leaves  above  eighteen   inches 

in  length,  throwing  out  its  flower-spikes  more  than  six  feet  in  height,  set  with  double 
flowers  two  inches  in  diameter.     Highly  valuable  and  ornamental      ....     .50 

1860    Pinntus.       A  beautit'ul  foliaged  plant,  with  thin  glossy  leaves  very  finely  cut         .     .05 

1360.1  Silybum  Eburneum.      A  fine  variety  of  the  Thistle;    native  of  Algeria  ;  leaves  broad, 

darlc,  green,  and  glossy,  beautifully  spotted  with  white ;  ver>'  showy  for  groups  or 
scattered  on  grass-plats  ;  biennial,  flowering  second  year,  from  seeds       .         .         .     .25 
1061     Stock  Large-flow/ered  Canary.     Yellow;  splendid  new  variety  ;  hardy  annual     i  ft.    .     .25 

IS62    Aurora-Colored.     Yellow,  tinted  with  rose ;  hardy  annual,     i  ft.    .     .10 

1863  PJevv  Rose-flowered  Autumnal.  Rose-shaped,  double  flowers;  fine  for  pot- 
culture.     I  foot 25 

1354   Ten  Week.   New,  Tall.   Larnc-FSowerinr,   Gienl  Germrn  Bomb.      This,  is 

without  doubt,  the  most  perfect  stock  ever  jiroduced,  and,  well-grown,  forms  a  compact 
and  giant  plant.  Its  immense  truss,  and  long  duration  of  flowering,  make  it  a  most 
useful  variety,  either  for  the  garden  or  bouquet   .         .         .         .         .         .         .         .     .50 

1335  Statice  Thcu;nii.  A  splendid  novelty  of  1S67  ;  of  dwarf,  bushy  habit,  with  spreading 
heads  of  flowers,  the  corollas  of  wliich  are  white,  with  porcelain-blue  calyces :  very 
fine  for  bedding.     Per  packet 25 

1385  Stipa  Elegsntissima.  An  extremely  elegant  grass  from  Australia,  one  and  a  half  feet 
high ;  with  silvery,  feathered  flower-stalks ;  beautiful  for  bouquets.  Perennial  ; 
flowering  the  first  year  from  seed fo 

1867  Trachelium  Caeruleum  Ccrmine  A  beautiful  pink  variety  of  this  old  but  greatly  ad- 
mired plant  ;  of  a  dwarfer  and  more  compact  growth .25 

1863  Tropasoleum,  Kinq  Theodore.  A  new  variety,  selected  from  King  of  Toin  Thumb, 
having  the  same  bluish-green  foliage,  and  novel  blossoms  of  an  intense  black  ;  forms 
a  fine  conti-ast  with  the  scarlet 25 

1369    Lobbi    Crown    Prince   of    Prussia.      A   splendid  acquisition   of  strong  habit; 

flowers,  bi-illiant  scarlet ;  said  to  surpass  all  others 50 

1070   Liili  Schmlct  Crimson.     A  bright  crimson  variety  of  the  Lilli  Schmidt        .         .     .25 

1371  K\nr)  of  Tom  Thumbs.  Magnificent.  'J"he  lustrous,  blue-green  foliage,  con- 
trasting vividly  with  the  intense  scarlet  of  the  blossoms,  produces  an  unequalled 
blaze  of  brilliance,  and  the  plant  must  become  a  universal  favorite    ....     .25 

1872  Triioma  Uvaria  Lir^ndiHor;.  One  of  the  finest  summer  and  late-autumn  flowering 
herbaceous  plants  known,  forming  magnificent  groups  in  flower-gardens,  borders,  &c  , 
and  admirably  adapted  for  single  specimens.  The  very  brilliant  orange-red  and 
flame-colored,  sccptre-like  flower-heads,  three  to  four  feet  high,  elevated  above  the 
foliage,  are  unequalled  for  effect  in  masses  or  for  border  decorations.  The  plants 
should  be  lifted,  and  placed  in  a  frame  or  cellar  during  winter.      Per  packet     .         .     .50 

!873  Tricvrtis  Hirtiis  r-i'-r^.  A  new  and  distinct  Japan  plant;  growing  about  three  feet 
high ;  foli.ige,  resembling  Liliuin  Lancifolium ;  flowers,  nearly  black,  and  lily- 
shaped  ;  new,  curious,  and  beautiful 50 


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1874  Verbena  Montana.  This  is  another  gem,  truly  :  it  has  the  habit  of  the  common  Ver- 
bena, but  is  perfectly  hardy,  and  blooms  more  profusely.  The  plant  literally  covers 
itself  with  its  bright,  rose-colored  flowers,  from  early  in  May  until  winter  sets  in.  A 
native  of  the  gold  regions  of  Colorado  Territory.     Seeds  per  packet        .         .         .     .25 

1375    Veronica    Hertoliata.     A  fine  greenhouse   plant,  two  feet   high,  with  glaucous-green 

leaves  and  purple  blossoms  ;  free  blooming        .         .         . 50 

1876  Viscaria  Cardinalis.     A  seedling  Viscaria,  of  an  exceedingly  brilliant  and  showy  char- 

acter ;  color  brilliant  magenta  (a  new  color  in  Viscarias) ;  the  foliage,  a  bright  lively 
green,  contrasts  effectively  with  the  very  brilliant  bloom,  of  which  there  isapro- 
lu^iun.  In  its  way,  this  Viscaria  is  quite  as  important  an  introduction  as  was  the 
Linum,  to  which  it  is  a  suitable  companion 25 

1877    Purpurea.     Purple;  new;  fine;   hardy  annual,     i  foot 10 

1878    Splendens.     Rosy  red  ;  beautiful  ;  hardy  annual.     1  foot 10 

1879  Violet.     The  Czar.     A  new,  very  large,  and  beautiful  variety  of  the  Violet.     The  leaves 

are  large  ;  and  the  flowers,  which  are  of  the  deepest  blue  violet,  are  borne  on  very 
long  foot-stalks  (five  to  six  inches  in  length),  and  are  nearly  twice  as  large  and  much 
sweeter  than  the  old  Russian  Violet.  It  is  so  hardy  that  it  commences  blooming  in 
September,  and  continues  flowering  until  May,  even  during  the  frost  and  under  the 
snow.  "  The  Gardener's  Chronicle "  says  that,  "  in  point  of  size  and  vigor,  it 
eclipses  all  that  have  preceded  it. "  Mr.  Graham,  the  originator  of  the  variety,  writes 
us  that  '"it  is  in  great  demand  among  the  flower-dealers  in  Covent-Garden  Market, 
and  that  he  has  made  heaps  of  money  with  it."  It  has  been  awarded  numerous 
first-class  certificates.  Our  plants  have  been  in  flower  since  last  September,  and  the 
few  seeds  we  now  offer  were  raised  from  the  original  plants  obtained  of  Mr.  Graham.     .50 

1330  Viola  Cornuta.  One  of  the  finest  of  all  known  Violets  for  summer  and  auturnn  deco- 
ration. A  neat,  compact,  perennial,  herbaceous  plant.  Six  to  nine  inches  high,  with 
small  heart-shaped  leaves  ;  and  yielding  a  succession  of  conspicuous,  delicate,  light- 
mauve-blue  flowers  as  large  as  the  leaves,  in  succession,  from  April  to  October.  A 
beautiful  plant  for  clumps  or  edgings,  forming  a  rich,  compact  mass  of  green  foliage, 
set  oft"  by  the  profusion  of  deep  purple,  mauve-color,  and  violet  blossoms.  The  seed 
vegetates  best  if  sown  early  in  a  cold  frame,  and  the  young  plants  removed  to  the 
border  where  they  are  to  bloom 5° 

1881  Walltiower,  Brov,(n's  Early.  This  variety  is  commendable,  and  deserves  to  be  preferred 
to  the  old  variety,  its  spikes  of  flowers  being  longer  and  thicker,  the  flowers  larger, 
more  numerous,  and  blooming  more  regularly  ;  at  the  same  time,  veiy  good  either 
for  cut  flowers  or  for  bedding  out _ 25 

1332  Waitzia  Corymbosa.     Another  very  fine  annual  species  of  Everlasting  ;  of  bushy,  com- 

pact habit,  growing  about  one  foot  high,  and  as  much  in  diameter,  each  branch 
terminating  in  clusters  of  elegant  flowers  of  a  deep  amaranth  color,  with  small 
yellow  disk ;  succeeds  well  in  light  soil  in  the  open  ground,  blooming  from  August 
to  October.     Also  fine  for  pot-culture 25 

1333    Acuminata  Clirina.     A  fine  Australian  Everlasting,  of  bushy,  compact  growth, 

twelve  inches  high,  with  narrow  foliage,  bearing  numerous  terminal  corymbs  of  flow- 
ers, each  flower  an  inch  across,  and  in  all  the  various  shades  of  yellow    .         .         .     .25 

1334    rtibo  Hurpure^.     A  variety  of  the  former,  with  ainaranth-colored  flowers,  in  the 

various  shades  from  crimson  to  purplish-red,  with  a  yellow  disk.     Both  are  suited 

to  pot-culture,  and,  if  planted  in  the  open  ground,  require  a  light  sandy  soil         .         .50 

1335    CorymiJjsa    Sulphurea.      A  beautiful  "yellow  variety   of  the  amaranth-colored 

species  sent  out  last  year,  but  much  more  showy        .         .         .   _     .       _.         .         .     .25 

I3C3    GrMi'.diflora.     Resembling  the  \V.  Aurea,  but  more  robust  in  habit,  and  with 

larger  flowers.  A  very  fine  Everlasting,  which  received  a  first-class  certificate  from 
the  Royal  Horticultural  Society  of  Ltmdon •     -5° 

1337  Whitlavia  uloxinoicies  An  elegant  novelty  of  the  same  habit  as  W.  Grandiflora,  and 
produces  a  multitude  of  Gloxinia-like  flowers  ;  the  tube  of  the  corolla  being  pure 
white,  and  the  limb  of  upper  portion  a  delicate  light  blue 25 

1838  Wigandia  Vigieri.     A  splendid  acquisition,  obtained  fi-om  seed,  by  far  surpassing  W. 

Caracasana  in  beauty.  Leaves  much  larger,  of  a  lovely  green,  glaucous  underneath. 
Seeds  of  easy  growth 50 

1839  Xeranthemum  Annuum,   Caryophylloldes.       Double  Striped.      (Benary.)    A  really 

striking  variety  of  this  well-known  Everlasting ;  the  densely  double  flowers  are 
white  and  pink-like,  striped  .and  sprinkled  rose,  red,  crimson,  and  purple.  This  new 
variety  will  prove  an  invaluable  acquisition  for  dried  bouquets,  as  the  colors  remain 
unaltered.  It  is  stron.gly  recommended  for  bedding  and  grouping,  as  it  is  very 
double,  and  just  as  profuse  blooming  as  the  other  varieties  of  this  Everlasting ;  of  a 
regular,  compact  habit,  and  quite  constant  in  character  .  .  .  .  .  _  .  .50 
1890  Zea.  I  he  t.cw  striped  J.  panose  Mcize  One  of  the  most  valuable  acquisitions. 
Among  ornamental-foliaged  plants  of  rapid  growth  and  immediate  effect,  the  new 
Striped  Japanese  Maize  holds  the  most  conspicuous  place.  It  is  a  native  of  Japan. 
It  appears  to  be  a  variety  of  Maize,  but  differs  in  many  respects  from  our  common 
Indian  Corn.  It  grows  from  five  to  six  feet  high.and  has  alternate  foli.ige  :  the  loliage 
is  about  four  leet  long,  and  two  to  three  inches  wide.  The  variegation  does  not  show 
itself  until  the  fourth  or  fifth  leaf:  it  then  begins  to  show  its  true  character  of 
great  white  stripes,  and  in  a  short  time  the  long  wavy  and  gracetully  recurved 
leaves  become  evenly  and  perfectly  striped  or  ribboned  with  alternate  colors  of  clear 
white  and  the  brightest  green,  occasionally  showing  faint  tinges  of  rose-color  at  the 
edges.  In  general  appearance,  it  approaches  the  beautiful  Arundo  Donax  Variegata. 
For  groups  on  the  lawn,  or  for  a  back  row  in  the  flower-border,  nothing  can  be  more 
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TO   THE    VEGETABLE  GARDEN. 


In  again  presenting  our  Catalogue  of  Vegetable  Seeds,  we  embrace  the  opportunity  to  add 
that  our  stock,  as  heretofore,  has  been  selected  with  a  view  to  secure  only  the  freshest  and  most 
reliable  seeds.  Most  of  the  staple  seeds  are  raised  expressly  for  us  by  experienced  growers  ;  and 
such  as  are  imported  are  purchased  from  the  most  reliable  seedsmen  in  Europe,  with  whom  we 
have  long  dealt,  and  from  whom  we  have  received  only  such  as  we  could  with  perfect  confidence  recom- 
mend. It  is  our  invariable  rule  to  test  all  our  seeds  ourselves,  and  never  to  send  out  any  thing  but 
what  we  are  certain  will  vegetate  freely,  and  prove  true  to  name.  Nothing  causes  greater  disap- 
pointment than  poor  seeds  ;  for  not  only  is  the  season  lost  if  they  fail  to  grow,  but  an  inferior  crop 
will  not  pay  for  the  trouble  of  planting.  American-grown  seeds  always  have  our  preference ;  but 
some  kinds  it  is  impossible  to  obtain  in  sufficient  quantity  to  fill  our  orders,  and  those  are  obtained 
only  from  reliable  dealers  abroad. 

Our  prices  are  affixed  by  the  ounce,  quart,  and  packet ;  but  no  quantity  is  sold  less  than  the 
ounce  or  quart  at  these  prices  :  when  less  is  ordered,  they  will  be  supplied  in  packets  at  that  rate. 
All  the  kinds  can  be  supplied  by  the  pound  or  bushel  at  the  lowest  market  rate  for  prime  seeds. 

Prices  of  seeds  vary,  to  some  extent,  from  the  time  of  harvesting  to  the  time  of  planting,  and 
we  do  not  feel  bound  by  these  prices  unless  orders  are  sent  in  early.  We  can  only  advise  our  cus- 
tomers to  give  their  orders  in  good  season  to  secure  the  most  favorable  terms. 


Articlaolce  (Cvnara  Scolymus). 
German,  A  rtischoke.  —  French,  A  rtichaut.  —  Spanish,  A  Icachofa. 

The  Artichoke  is  a  native  of  the  south  of  Europe,  and  is  principally  cultivated  in  the  gardens  of  the 
French,  by  whom  it  is  considered  more  as  a  luxury  than  as  a  profitable  esculent.  There  are  two  varie- 
ties, the  Globe  and  the  Green.  The  former  is  so  called  from  its  globular  head,  of  a  dull  purplish  tint. 
The  scales  are  turned  in  at  the  top  more  than  the  other  varieties,  and  it  is  preferred  ;  as  the  scales 
or  edible  parts  are  thicker,  and  possess  more  flavor.  The  Green  is  more  hardy  and  prolific,  the 
scales  are  more  open,  and  the  plant  better  adapted  for  culture  in  cold  climates,  than  the  former.  The 
heads,  in  their  immature  state,  and  before  their  blue  thistle-like  flowers  open,  are  cut,  and  boiled  in 
salt  and  water.  The  edible  part  is  merely  the  fleshy  substance  on  the  bottom  of  the  scales,  which, 
to  make  palatable,  has  to  be  dipped  in  a  nicely  prepared  sauce  of  butter  and  spices.  They  are  fre- 
quently eaten  as  salad  in  a  raw  state. 

Culture.  —  The  Artichoke  may  be  grown  from  seed  or  offset  suckers,  separated  early  in  spring. 
The  best  way  to  obtain  a  supply  from  seed  is  to  sow  the  seeds  in  April  in  a  bed  of  good  rich  earth, 
or  it  maybe  planted  in  drills  one  inch  deep  and  about  twelve  inches  apart.  It  should  be  transplanted 
the  foilowing  spring  to  a  permanent  place.  Either  in  beds  or  drills,  plants  should  stand  two  feet 
apart  each  way,  requiring  a  deep,  rich,  moist  loam ;  also  should  be  protected  with  leaves  or  straw 
during  winter. 

per  oz. 
Large  Globe.     A  very  large  sort,  much  esteemed,  and  most  generally  cultivated.     Heads 

or  buds  very  large,  nearly  round,  and  with  a  dusky-purplish  tint.     Per  pkt.,  lo       .     ;o 
Green,  or  Common.     Heads  'arge,  of  a  conical  or  oval  form;  scales  deep  green,  thick, 

and  fleshy  ;  pointed  at  the  tips,  and  turned  outwards.     Per  pkt.,  lo         .        .         .50 

per  lb. 
Jerusalem.     Produces  tubers  resembling  potato.     Cultivated  by  planting  tubers  as  early  as 

the  ground  will  admit ic 

A.spa.X'agUS  (Asparagus  Officinalis). 
German,  Spargel.  —  French,  Asfierge.  —  Spanisli,  Esparrago. 

This  universal  vegetable  is  supposed  to  be  a  native  of  Great  Britain,  where  it  is  found  on  the 
banks  of  sandy  soil  contiguous  to  the  sea,  growing  luxuriantly  under  the  salt  breezes.  There  are,  it 
is  said,  several  varieties  of  Asparagus  ;  but  the  difference  mainly  arises  from  the  nature  of  the  soil. 

Culture.  —  Sow  the  seed  early  in  spring  one  inch  deep,  and  three  or  four  inches  apart,  in  rows 
one  foot  apart.  When  two  years  old,  they  may  be  transplanted  into  permanent  beds,  the  plants 
placed  a  foot  apart  in  each  direction,  and  at  least  four  inches  beneath  the  surface. 

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To  make  it  "  Giant,"  be  particular  to  select  for  the  bed  warm  rich  soil.  Trench  it  at  least 
eighteen  inches  deep,  working  in  six  inches  or  more  depth  of  well-rotted  manure.  Every  fall  cover 
the  bed  with  manure,  and  in  spring  dig  it  in  lightly,  care  being  taken  not  to  disturb  the  roots. 

Fnie  Asparagus  beds  may  be  formed  bjf  sowing  the  seed  where  it  is  to  remain.  With  this  end  in 
view,  sow  the  seed  in  beds'  prepared  as  directed  above.  Sow  the  seed  in  rows  lengthwise,  twelve 
inches  apart.     When  a  year  old,  thin  out  the  plants  to  one  foot  apart. 

per  cz. 
Giant  Purple  Top.     Sprout  white  ;  top,  as  It  breaks  ground,  purple ;  grows  to  a  good  size  ; 

excellent.     Per  pkt.,  5         .  10 

Green   Top.     When  grown  under  same  treatment  as  Giant  Purple  Top,  it  is  generally 

smaller  or  more  slender.     Per  pkt.,  5 10 

Englisli  I3oa.ix  (Faba  Vulgaris). 
German,  Gartenbohm.  —  French,  Feve  de  Marais.  —  Spanish,  Haha. 
The  following  varieties  are  much  grown  in  Eug'and,  but  find  little  favor  in  this  country. 
Culture.  —  Sow  as  early  as  the  ground  will  admit,  in  rows  two  feet  apart,  and  three  inches 
apart  in  the  rows.     They  will  come  sooner  into  bearing  if  the  tops  of  the  plants  are  pinched  otf  as 
soon  as  they  are  in  full  bloom.     Succeed  best  in  a  deep,  strong,  loamy  soil. 

per  qt. 
Early  Mazagan.     This  variety,  though  originally  from  Mazagan,  on  the  coast  of  Africa,  is 
one  of  the  hardiest  sort  now  in  cultivation.     Stems  fiom  two  to  three  feet  high  ; 

rather  slender 35 

Long  Podded.     This  variety  grows  from  three  to  four  feet  high ;  remarkably  productive,  and 

a  few  days  later  than  the  Mazagan 35 

Broad  Windsor.     This  familiar  sort  is  much  esteemed  and  extensively  cultivated,  remaining 

fit  for  use  longer  than  any  other  variety.     A  sure  bearer 40 

Seans,  l^vrarf  or  Susli  (Phaseolus  Vulgaris). 
German,  Bohne.  —  French,  Haricot.  —  Spanish,  Frijolenano. 

The  plants  of  this  class  vary  from  a  foot  to  two  feet  in  height.  They  require  no  stake  or  pole  for 
their  support. 

Culture.  —  Drop  the  beans  two  or  three  inches  apart,  in  rows  two  and  a  half  feet  apart ;  plant 
in  light  rich  soil ;  hoe  often,  never  when  the  vines  are  wet,  or  they  will  rust.  All  varieties  o'"  beans 
are  very  sensitive  to  frost  and  cold,  and  should  not  be  planted  before  the  middle  of  spring.  As  they 
require  but  about  six  weeks  to  make  green  pods,  they  can  all  be  sown  as  late  as  July. 

per  qt. 
Early  Yellow  Six  Weeks.     Excellent  for  string  or  shell ;  one  of  the  earliest       .        .        .40 

Early  Turtle  Soup.     Much  esteemed,  when  dry,  for  cooking 30 

Early  Valentine.     Long  tender  pod ;  an  excellent  string-bean 40 

Early  Mohawk.     Early,  productive,  and  very  hardy 40 

Early  China.     Redeye;  one  of  the  most  productive ^o 

Early  Half-moon.     Large  and  productive 40 

Early  Marrovi/fat.     White;  an  excellent  shell-bean  ;  valuable,  when  dry,  for  baking    .        .     30 

Red  Bush  Cranberry.     One  of  the  best  string-beans 50 

Refugee,  or  Thousand  to  One.     A  favorite  string  with  many  ;  very  productive  .        .     40 

White  Kidney,  or  Royal  Dwarf.     Late  and  productive 30 

Dwarf  Horticultural,  or  Zebra.     Excellent,  green  or  dry 40 

33ea,ns,  I»ole,  or  Itxinning  (Phaseolus  Vulgaris). 
Gennan,  Stanger  Bohne.  —  French,  Haricots  a  rames.  —  Spanish,  Judias. 
As  a  class,  these  are  less  hardy  than  the  dwarfs,  and  are  not  usually  planted  so  early  in  the  sea- 
son.    The  common  practice  is  to  plant  in  hills  three  feet  or  three  and  a  half  apart,  with  a  stake  or 
pole  to  run  upon. 

per  qt. 
London   Horticultural,   or  Speckled    Cranberry.     Sometimes  called  Wren's  Egg;   an 
excellent  variety  ;  may  be  used  as  a  snap,  or,  when  more  advanced,  shelled,  as  the 

Lima ;  very  productive 50 

Red  Cranberry.    This  is  one  of  the  oldest  and  most  familiar  of  garden  beans;  excellent  as  a 

string  or  snap  bean 50 

White  Cranberry.     Similar  to  the  preceding,  but  not  as  prolific 50 

White  Case  Knife  is  the  most  prolific  of  the  running  varieties.  As  a  shelled  bean,  it  is  of 
excellent  quality  in  its  green  state,  and,  when  ripe,  farinaceous  and  well-flavored 

in  whatever  form  prepared 50 

Indian  Chief,  or  Wax.  One  of  the  best  varieties  for  general  cultivation,  either  for  snaps  01 
shelled ;  remarkable  for  its  fine,  tender,  succulent,  and  richly  colored  pods,  which 
are  produced  in  great  abundance,  continuing  a  long  time  fit  for  use  .        .        -75 

13ea,ns,   DPloTvex-ing-Runxiers   (Phaseolus  Multiflorus). 

German,  Grosse  Bunte  BoJnie.  —  French,  Haricot  d''Espagne.  —  Spanish, 
Judia  Vastago  d'Espana. 

per  qt. 
Scarlet-Runner.     A  very  prolific  variety;  fine  for  covering  arbors,  trained  over  pales,  up 
the  walls  of  cottages,  which  they  enliven  by  the  brightness  of  their  blossoms,  at 
the  sani«  time  yielding  a  supply  of  wholesome  and  nutritious  food   .        .         .         .50 


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per  qt. 

White-Runners.  A  variety  of  the  Scarlet-Runner.  The  plants  are  less  vigorous,  and  the 
flower  and  seeds  pure  vvWte.  As  a  shell-bean,  either  green  or  ripe,  they  are  consid- 
ered superior  to  the  scarlet,  and  often  seen  in  our  markets  under  the  name  of  Lima, 
from  which  they  may  be  distinguished  by  their  greater  thickness,  and  more  rounded 
form .....     50 

Painted  Lady.     A  sub-variety  of  the  Scarlet-Runner,  with  variegated  flowers;    the  upper 

petals  being  scarlet,  the  lower  white 60 

Beans,   I-iima/  (Phaseolus  Lunatus). 
German,  Bohite  von  Lima.  —  French,  Haricot  de  Lima.  —  Spanish,  Haba  Vastago  de  Litna. 

per  qt. 

Large  Lima.     This  is  one  of  the  latest,  as  well  as  the  most  tender,  of  all  garden  beans.    Little 

will  be  gained  by  very  early  planting,   as  the  seeds  are  not  only  liable  to  decay 

before  vegetating,  but  the  plants  suffer  greatly  from  cold,  damp  weather  ;    the  best 

time  being  from  the  first  to  the  middle  of  ^L1y.     In  planting,  be  sure  to  place  the 

eye  downwards,  or  otherwise  it  might  not  come  up 75 

Small  Lima,  Carolina,  Sevvee,  Sievp.  or  Sf'ba.  This  is  one  of  the  most  productive  of 
all  varieties.  The  beans,  in  their  green  or  ripe  state,  are  similar  to  the  Lima,  and 
are  nearly  as  delicate  and  rich  flavored.  It  is  from  two  to  three  weeks  earlier  than 
the  large  Limas 75 

Beet  (Beta  Vulgaris). 
German,  Rimkle  Rube.  —  French,  Betterave.  —  Spanish,  Bettaraga. 
Culture.  —  Beets  are  always  raised  from  seeds.  For  early  use,  sowings  are  sometimes  made 
in  November  ;  but  the  general  practice  is  to  sow  the  seed  in  April,  as  soon  as  the  frost  is  out  of  the 
ground,  or  as  soon  as  the  soil  can  be  worked.  For  use  in  autumn,  the  seed  should  be  sown  about  the 
middle  or  twentieth  of  May  ;  and  for  the  winter-supply,  from  the  first  to  the  middle  of  June. 
Lay  out  the  gi-ound  in  beds  five  or  six  feet  in  width,  and  of  a  length  proportionate  to  the  supply 
required ;  spade  or  fork  the  soil  deeply  and  thoroughly  over ;  rake  the  surlace  smooth  and 
even  ;  and  draw  the  drills  across  the  beds  fourteen  inches  apart,  and  about  an  inch  and  a  half  in 
depth.  Sow  the  seeds  thickly  enough  to  secure  a  plant  for  every  two  or  three  inches,  and  cover 
to  the  depth  of  the  drills.  Should  the  iveaiher  be  warm  and  wet,  the  young  plants  will  appear  in  eight 
or  ten  davs.  When  they  are  two  inches  in  height,  they  should  be  thinned  to  five  cr  six  inches 
apart.  The  surplus  plants  will  be  tound  an  excellent  substitute  for  Spinach,  if  cooked  and  served 
in  a  like  manner.  The  after-culture  consists  simply  in  keeping  the  plants  free  from  weeds,  and  the 
earth  in  the  spaces  between  the  rows  loose  and  open  by  fi-equent  hoeing. 

per  oz. 
Early  Flat  Bassano.     An  Italian  variety;  generally  considered  the  earliest  of  garden  beets, 
being    from    seven   to  ten   days  earher  than   the    Early   Turnip   Blood.       Flesh 
white,  circled  or  zoned  with  bright  pink;  very  tender  and  juicy;  not  suited  for 

winter  use  unless  sown  quite  late.     Per  pkt,,  5 15 

Early  Turnip  RIood.  One  of  the  best  varieties  for  general  u=e.  Flesh  deep  blood-red, 
sometimes  circled  and  rayed  with  paler  red  ;  remarkably  sweet  and  tender.     Per 

pkt.,  5  •        •        •        ■        •        • •     'S 

Early  Yellow  Turnip,  or  Orsnqe.  A  sub-variety  of  the  Blood  Turnip,  differing  princi- 
pally in  color.and  to  some  extent  in  form,  which  is  less  compress.  Flesh  yellow, 
comparatively  close  grained,  .sweet  and  tender.     Per  pkt.,    5  .  .         .         .15 

Long  Blood  Red.  One  of  the  most  popular  of  winter  beets.  The  seed  should  not  be  sowti 
before  the  middle  of  June,  as  the  roots,  when  large,  are  fi-equently  tough   and 

fibrous.     Per  pkt.,    5 15 

Long  Smo"ih  D?rk  Blood.  This  is  an  improved  variety  of  the  common  Long  Blood. 
Flesh  dark  blood-red,  sweet,  tender,  and  fine  grained,  with  but  few  side  roots ; 

fine  winter  beet  if  sown  late.     Per  pkt.,  5 15 

Henderson's    Pinerpp'e.      Short    top,    medium    size.      Flesh   very  deep  blood-red,  fine 

grained,  sweet,  tender,  and  of  excellent  quality.     Per  nkt  ,10  .         .         .         .30 

Carter's  St.   Os'yth.     Medium  sized,  good  shape,  short  top,  rich  deep  blood-red  color  ;  fine 

flavor.     Per  pkt.,  to 30 

White  Suq?r.     A  large  variety,  grown  extensively  for  feeding  stock,  although  the  young 

roots  are  tender,  sweet,  and  well  flavored.     Per  pkt.,  s     .         .  .         .         .     lo 

Nutting's  Mew  Dwarf  Red.    A  new  English  variety,  said  to  be  one  of  the  best.  Per  pkt.,  10. 

Long  Red   Mangel  Wurzel.      A  large  variety,  grown  principally  for  feeding  stock.     When 

young,  is  sometimes  used  for  the  table.     Flesh  white,  zoned  and  clouded  vrith 

different  shades  of  red  ;  is  hardy,  and  keeps  well.     Per  pkt.,  s        .        •        .        .10 

Yellow    Cf'obe.      A  large,  round,  orange-colored  variety;    excellent  quality,  which  keeps 

better  than  the  Long  Red,  and  produces  better  crops  on  shallow  ground.     Per 

pkt.,  s  .        .        .        .        .        . .     10 

Swiss  Char  J.  or  Silver.  This  variety  of  beet,  sometiines  called  Sea-Kale  Beet,  is  culti- 
vated for  its  leaf-.stalks,  which  are  served  up  much  like  Asparagus,  and  for  its 
leaves  cooked  as  Spinach.  If  cut  often,  new  and  more  tender  stalks  will  be  repro- 
duced.    Per  pkt.,  5 IS 

New   Per.oefurl   Spinach.     Leaves  large,  of  good  color;   flavor  superior  to  Spinach,  for 

which  it  is  used  as  a  substitute.     In  use  the  whole  season.     Per  pkt.,  10.        .       .     z^ 

Borecole,   or   Ka.le  (Brassica  Oleracea  Acephala). 
German,  Blatter  Kohl.  —  French,  CJiou  vert.  —  Spanish,  Breton. 
Borecole,  German  Greens,  or  Scotch  Kale,  is  a  very  dehcate  vegetable.     It  is  essential  to  its  per- 
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fection  that  it  be  acted  upon  by  the  frost  before  it  is  cut  for  the  kitchen.     The  part  used  are  the  tops 

or  crown  of  the  plant,  with  any  of  the  side  sprouts.     It  boils  well,  and  is  tender  and  sweet. 

Culture.  — The  seeds  are  sown  at  the  tisie  of  sowing  the  seeds  of  the  Cabbage  or  Cauliflower, 

and  in  the  same  manner  :  early  plants  may  be  started  in  a  hotbed,  or  the  seed  may  be  sown  in  the 

open  ground  in  May.     In   transplanting,   treat  the  plants  same  as  young  cabbages,  setting  them 

more  or  less  remote,  according  to  the  size  or  habit  of  the  variety ;  requires  a  light  rich  soil. 

per  oz. 

Green   Curled    Scotch.     This  is  one  of  the  most  popular  varieties.     It  is  very  hardy,  • 

and  is  much  improved  by  frost.     Perpkt.,  lo iS 

Dwarf  Curled  Kale,  or  German  Greens.  This  is  a  very  hardy  and  comparatively 
low-growing  variety ;  the  leaves  are  finely  curled.  A  fine  variety  for  winter  and 
spring  use  when  planted  in  a  light  cellar,  or  other  protection  from  the  severity 
of  the  weather.  In  the  Southern  and  Middle  States,  it  stands  well  in  the  open 
beds.     Per  pkt.,  lo ,5 

Tall  Green  Curled.     A  fine  hardy  and  productive  variety ;  height  two  and  a  half  feet.     Per 

pkt.,  10 20 

Cottager's  Kale.  .  A  new  English  variety.  It  is  exceedingly  hardy,  of  excellent  flavor, 
and  very  productive.  It  should  be  planted  in  March,  in  a  frame,  and  transplanted 
early  about  three  feet  apart  ;  requires  a  light  rich  soil.     Perpkt.,  10         .         .         .20 

Carter's  Improved  Garnishing.  This  will  produce  more  than  twenty  varieties,  some  of 
which  are  worthy  of  a  place  in  a  greenhouse,  being  quite  equal  in  color  to  the  new 
Coleus.    The  colors  vary  from  rich  crimson  to  white  laced  and  fringed.   Per  pkt.,  10    20 

Ragged  Jack.     A  very  fine  English  variety.     Per  pkt.,  10 20 

DBmssels   Sprouts  (Brassica  Oleracea  Var). 
German,  Kopf,   Kohl,  Gniner.  —  French,  Ch(m  de  Bruxelles. 

Cultivated  for  the  small  heads,  which  are  produced  in  great  numbers  on  the  main  stem  of  the 
plant,  and  are  in  perfection  in  the  autumn.  They  are  very  tender,  and  of  fine  flavor  after  tarly 
frosts.     Sow  in  seed-beds  in  May ;  transplant  and  cultivate  as  directed  for  Cabbage. 

per  oz. 
Roseberry.     A  new  and  superior  English  variety ;  one  of  the  best.     Perpkt..  10.        .        .     35 

Ow;n  Savin'].     A  new  English  variety  ;  very  fine.     Perpkt.,  10 35 

The  Albert  Sprout.  This  is  a  hybrid  between  the  Drumhead  Savoy  Cabbage  and  the 
Brussels  Sprouts.  It  comes  in  after  the  other  varieties  of  the  Sprout.  The  flavor, 
after  cooking,  is  all  that  could  be  desired,  —  mild,  mellow,  and  very  fine.     Per 

pkt,  3o 50 

New  Feather-Stem  Savoy.  A  true  hybrid,  possessing  the  grovrth  and  habit  of  Brussels 
Sprouts.  A  delicate  and  delicious  vegetable,  requinng  same  treatment  as  Brus- 
sels Sprouts.     Per  pkt.,  10 35 

Broccoli  (Brassica  Oleracea  Botrvtis). 
German,  Brocoli,  Spargel-kohl.  —  French,  Chou  Byocoli.  —  Spanish,  Broculi. 

In  its  structure  and  general  habit,  the  Broccoli  resembles  the  Cauliflower.     It  is  very  hardy,  and 

surer  to  head,  but  inferior  in  flavor. 

Culture.  — The  seeds  should  be  sown  in  hotbeds  in  April,  or  in  open  ground  in  May,  in  a 

very  deep  rich  soil,  on  an  open  exposure,  where  the  plants  grow  much  stronger  than  near  trees  01 

fences.    Sow  the  seeds  tolerably  thick  on  the  surface.     If  dry,  tramp  them  down,  and  rake  in  lightly. 

If  drought  continues,  give  the  beds  a  few  waterings  till  the  plants  appear,  which  will  be  in  two  or 

three  weeks.     Transplant  in  June  or  July,  when  the  weather  is  moist,  in  rows  two  feet  apart,  and 

twenty  inches  in  the  row.     Their  further  culture  is  to  keep  them  clear  of  weeds  by  hoeing  and 

stirring  the  ground.     When  they  have  advanced  in  growth,  draw  some  earth  to  their  stems,  which 

greatly  promotes  their  luxuriance. 

per  oz 

Early  Purple  Cape.  This  has  a  close  compact  head  of  a  purple  color,  and,  in  favorable 
seasons,  comes  as  large  as  a  Cauliflower.  Hardy,  and  of  excellent  flavor.  Per 
pkt.,  10        ... 60 

White  Cape.  Later  than  the  preceding,  and  should  be  planted  here,  at  the  North,  early  in 
April.  The  heads,  when  perfected,  are  large  and  white  and  compact,  resembling 
the  Cauliflower.     Per  pkt.,  10 60 

Chappeli's   Lartie    Cream-Colored.      A  very  large  and  fine  sort;  flower  cream-yellow; 

very  early.     Per  pkt.,  10 60 

Snow's  Superb  White  Winter.  This  is  a  dwarf  variety.  The  leaves  are  hroad,  with 
short  stems  ;  the  heads  are  large,  white,  very  compact  ;  considered  by  many 
equal  to  the  Cauliflower.     Per  pkt.,  25 3.00 

Walcheren.  Comparatively  new,  and  so  closely  resembling  a  Cauliflower  as  to  be  scarcely 
distinguishable  from  it.  The  leaves,  however,  are  more  curbed,  and  it  is  hardier. 
Per  pUt.,  10 75 

Grange's  Autumn.     A  fine  fall  variety  ;  close  compact  head  ;  one  of  the  best.    Per  pkt.,  10,    75 

Adam's  Early  White.  A  fine  variety  ;  strong  and  robust  grower,  with  a  compressed  head, 
so  as  to  render  it  invisible  when  ready  for  cutting  ;  and  this  protects  it  from  rain, 
and  effect  of  frost ;  heads  large  and  pure  white.     Perpkt.,  10         .        .         .        .    (m 

Carter's  Champion.  Dwarf,  compact-growing,  large-headed;  the  best  late  variety  in  cul- 
tivation.    Per  pkt.,  25. 

Elletson  Emperor.     A  new  and  fine  English  variety.     Per  pkt.,  10 60 


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Cabljage  (Brassica  Oleracea  Capitata). 
German,  Kopfkohl.  —  French,  Chou  Potmne.  —  Spanish,  RepoUo. 

One  of  the  most  popular  vegetables  grown. 

Culture.  —  The  Cabbage  can  be  cultivated  by  the  most  simple  and  easy  means.  It  grows 
in  most  soils,  and  produces  its  beneficial  heads  nine  months  in  the  year.  The  ground  must  be 
rich,  or  made  so  by  a  good  coat  of  manure,  as  they  have  strong  tapering  roots.  Digging  or  ploughing 
deep  is  very  essential.  To  produce  a  constant  succession  of  the  Cabbage,  it  is  necessary  to  plant  at 
a  number  of  times  ;  also  different  varieties.  For  early  use,  sow  in  hotbeds  in  February  or  March  ; 
and  for  winter,  the  seeds  may  be  sown  in  the  open  ground  in  May  or  June.  When  five  or 
six  inches  high,  transplant  to  from  twelve  to  thirty  inches  apart.  The  plants  should  not  be  allowed 
to  stand  too  thickly  together,  as  this  causes  them  to  grow  weak  and  feeble. 

Wintering  Cabbages.  —  If  you  have  not  a  dry,  airy,  vegetable  cellar  nor  open  shed  to  spare 
for  burying  them,  take  a  sheltered  part  of  the  garden,  and  bury  the  roots,  stalks,  and  part  of  the  head, 
in  the  earth  ;  over  which,  in  severe  weather,  place  a  good  sprinkling  of  straw  and  a  few  boards.  In 
southern  latitudes,  this  is  unnecessary  :  there  they  can  withstand  the  climate. 

The  plants,  before  heading,  are  used  extensively  at  the  South  for  greens,  under  the  name  of  Col- 
lards.     We  recommend  the  Sugar-loaf  for  this  purpose  ;  but  any  early  cabbage  will  answer. 

per  oz. 

Early  York.  One  of  the  oldest,  most  familiar,  and,  as  an  early  market  sort,  one  of  the  most 
popular,  of  all  the  kinds  now  cultivated.  The  head  is  of  rather  less  than  medium 
size,  roundish-ovoid,  close,  and  well-formed,  of  a  deep  or  ash  green  color ;  tender 
and  well-flavored.     Per  pkt.,  5 _ 25 

Early  Sugar-loaf.  Conical  heads,  with  leaves  erect ;  of  a  peculiar  ashy  or  bluish-green 
hue ;  spoon-shaped  ;  a  fine  variety  for  the  Northern  States,  but  in  the  South  it 
loses  its  flavor  and  tenderness ;  said  to  be  more  affected  by  the  heat  than  most 
early  varieties.     Per  pkt.,  10 

Early  Wakefield.  An  English  variety,  similar  in  form  to  the  Early  York,  and  nearly  as 
early  ;  grows  to  a  good  size  ;  a  favorite  with  market-gardeners.     Per  pkt.,  10 

Early  Champion.     Very 'parly  ;  dwarf  and  compact  heads.     Per  pkt.,  10       ...         . 

Early  Drumhead,  or   Battersea.     This  is  a  round,  flat-headed  variety,  of  excellent  qual- 
ity ;  one  of  the  latest  among  the  early  sorts.     Per  pkt.,  5 

Early  Queen.     Very  fine  ;  medium  size  ;  quite  early.     Per  pkt.,  5 

Green  Glazed.  Heads  large,  rather  loose  and  open,  its  texture  is  coarse  and  hard; 
extensively  grown  in  warm  latitudes,  where  it  ai-*iears  to  be  less  liable  to  the 
attacks  of  the  cabbage-kvorm  than  any  other  sort.     Per  pkt.,  s        .         .         .         . 

Large  York.  This  is  a  larger  variety  than  the  E.irly  York,  which  it  somewhat  resembles. 
The  head  is  broader,  and  more  firm  and  solid  ;  a  favorite  at  the  South,  as  it  bears 
the  heat  well ;  two  weeks  later  than  Early  York.     Per  pkt.,  S  .         .         .         . 

Large  Late  Drumhead.  Heads  very  large  ;  round,  sometimes  flattened  a  little  at  the  top ; 
close  and  firm  ;  very  hardy,  and  keeps  well  for  a  winter  cabbage.     Per  pkt.,  5 

Large  French  Oxheart.  A  French  variety,  which  is  taking  the  place  of  many  others, 
as  it  comes  in  after  the  Early  York.  It  is  tender,  forms  its  heads  readily,  and 
well-flavored  ;  a  fine  intermediate  sort.     Per  pkt.,  10 

Little  Pixie.  A  comparatively  new  variety  ;  makes  a  small  delicate-flavored  head  ;  one  of 
the  very  earliest  and  best.     Per  pkt.,  10 

Large  Bergen,  or  Great  Americsn.  Head  remark.-ibly  large,  round,  flattened  at  the  top  ; 
compact ;  one  of  the  largest  and  latest  of  all  the  Cabbages,  and,  when  not  fully 
perfected  before  being  harvested,  has  the  reputation,  if  reset  in  earth  in  the  cellar,  of 
heading,  and  increasing  in  size,  during  the  winter.  It  is  a  popular  market  sort. 
Plants  should  stand  three  feet  apart.     Per  pkt.,  10 

Stone  Mason.  This  variety  was  originated  by  Mr.  John  Mason,  of  Marblehead,  Mass. 
It  is  characterized  for  its  sweetness  and  for  its  reliability  for  forming  a  solid  head. 
It  is  also  an  excellent  variety  for  extreme  northern  latitudes.  Under  good  cultiva- 
tion, nearly  every  plant  will  set  a  good  head.     Par  pkt.,  10       ....         . 

Mason's  Drumhead.  Large,  round,  solid  heads;  a  very  popular  market  Cabbage.  Per 
pkt.,  10 

Marblehead  Mammoth  Drumhead.  One  of  the  largest  of  the  Cabbage  family  ;  produced 
from  the  Mason  or  Stone  Mason  ;  in  good  soil,  and  with  proper  culture,  will  average 
thirty  pounds  per  head.     Per  pkt.,  23 : 

Pomeranian.  An  intermediate  variety  ;  heads  are  of  medium  size  ;  has  the  form  of  an  elon- 
gated cone,  and  is  very  regular  and  symmetrical ;  quite  solid.     Per  pkt.,  10   . 

Premium  Fht  Dutch.  A  low-growing  variety;  heads  large,  bluish-green,  round,  solid, 
broad  and  flat  on  the  top,  and  often  tinted  with  red  and  brown.  As  a  winter  vari- 
ety, it  has  no  superior.     Per  pkt.,  10 

Red   Dutch,   or  Picklinn.     This  sort  is  used  mostly  for  pickling,  and  often  cut  in  shreds  . 
and  served  as  a  salad  ;  medium  size,  oblong  shape,  and  very  solid ;  of  a  deep-red 
or  pur]ile  color.     Per  pkt.,  10 

Winnigstadt.  This  is  a  German  variety,  somewhat  similar  to  the  Oxheart,  but  more  regular; 
conical  :  heads  very  full  and  solid.  It  is  an  intermediate  variety,  which  comes  in 
after  the  Early  York.  All  things  considered,  this  is  one  of  the  best  for  general 
cultivation.     Per  pkt.,  10 .^o 


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None  of  the  Cabbages  are  hardier  or  more  easily  cultivated.  They  should  be  sown  early,  and, 
when  the  seedlings  are  five  or  six  inches  high,  transplanted  or  thinned  out  to  three  feet  apart.  The 
Savoys  have  more  of  the  delicious  richness  of  the  Cauliflower  than  any  of  the  Cabbages. 


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per  oa 
Drumhead  Savoy.      Head  large,  round,  compact,  yellowish  at  the  centre,  and  a  little  flat- 
tened ;   in  the  torm  of  the  common  Drumhead,  which  it  nearly  approaches   in 

size  ;  excellent  lor  winter.     Per  pkt.,  lo ^o 

Green   Gioot.  or  Curled    Savoy.     One  of   the  best  and   most  familiar  of  the  Savoys;   ■ 
medium  size  ;  does  not  make  as  firm  a  head  as  some,  but,  being  very  tender,  the 
inner  leaves  will  be  found  very  good  for  the  table.     Per  pkt.,  lo      .         .         .         -25 
Russian  Savoy.      A  new  and  hardy   variety  of  the   Savoy,  with  liue  solid  heads.     Per 
pkt.,  25. 

Victoria  Savoy.     A  new  variety,  highly  recommended.     Per  pkt.,  10 40 

Early  Dwarf  Ulm.  Heads  small,  round,  solid.;  leaves  small,  thick,  fleshy,  of  a  fine  deep- 
green  color,  of  first-rate  quality  ;  valuable  for  small  gardens ;  should  be  planted 
early;  Per  pkt.,  10 40 

Cauliilo'wer  (Brassica  Oleracea  Botrvtis). 
German,  Blitmen  Kohl.  —  French,  Choujleur.  —  Spanish,  Coliflor. 
This  very  delicate  vegetable  was  first  introduced  into  England  fi-om  the  Island  of  Cypress,  and 
is  classed  among  the  most  delicious  of  vegetables. 

Culture.  —  The  proper  seasons  for  sowing  seeds  are,  for  the  early  spring  or  summer  crop, 
between  the  8th  and  20th  of  September;  and  for  the  late  autumn  crop,  about  the  ist  of  April. 
The  plants,  as  soon  as  they  are  two  or  three  inches  high,  should  be  planted  out  in  a  bed  oi 
rich  light  earth,  three  inches  apart  each  way,  so  as  to  grow  firm  and  stocky,  to  remove  to  their  final 
place  of  growth.  For  the  purpose  of  growing  them  to  perfection,  use  a  bed  of  the  richest  light  earth, 
two  feet  deep,  made  very  rich,  with  well-decomposed  manure,  surrounded  by  a  frame  covered  with 
glass  or  shutters.  Lift  the  plants  carefidly  with  a  trowel  from  where  they  were  transplanted,  and 
plant  them  eighteen  inches  apart  each  way  into  the  pit  or  frame  prepared  for  it  ;  give  a  gentle 
watering,  and  press  the  soil  down  firmly.  The  Irame  should  be  surrounded  with  straw  or  litter  oi 
some  kind  ;  also  the  glass  or  shutters  should  be  covered  with  mats  or  dry  straw  in  severe  weather, 
observing  to  give  plenty  of  air  on  mild  and  pleasant  days  to  preve.it  the  plants  from  drawing  or 
damping  off  at  the  neck  ;  should  be  kept  well  watered  ;  soap-suds  is  beneficial.  For  a  late  autumn 
crop  they  require  no  particular  care  or  skill,  and  not  much  labor,  simply  keeping  them  free  from 
weeds,  and  the  ground  stirred  IVequently. 

per  oz. 
Early  Paris.     Heads  rather  large,  white,  and  compact;   leaves  large,  stalk  short;  a  very 

early  sort;  should  be  planted  in  spring  ;  one  of  the  best.  Per  pkt.,  15.  .  .  1.25 
Early  London.  A  well-known  variety  ;  good  for  general  use.  Per  pkt.,  10.  .  .  .60 
Early  Dutch.     An   intermediate  variety,  coming  in  after  the  above;    heads  large,  white, 

and  compact ;  fine.     Per  pkt,  10 (,0 

Carter's    Dwarf  Mammoth.     A  very  early  hardy  variety,   of  dwarf  and  compact  habit, 

with  a  firm  white  head  ;    larger  than  the  Walcheren ;  stand  dry  weather ;   said 

to  be  one  of  the  finest.    Per  pkt.,  25. 
Erfurt  Earliest  Dwarf.     One  of  the  best,  if  not  the  best,  in  general  cultivation  for  early 

forcing  and  open  ground ;  very  dwart,  leaves  small,  heads  large  and  very  firm ; 

pure  white.     Per  pkt.,  25. 
Stadtholder.     A  large  strong-growing  variety,  with  compact  heads,  considered  by  many 

superior  to  the  Walcheren  ;  fine  for  market.     Per  pkt.,  15 i.oo 

Large  Asiatic.  A  large  and  well-known  variety  ;  one  of  the  best.  Per  pkt.,  10  .  .  .00 
Walcheren.  A  very  early  variety,  with  close  compact  head  ;  a  general  favorite.  Per  pkt,  10  75 
Le  Normand.     A  French  variety  ;  heads  large,  compact,  and  fine  flavor;  a  superior  variety 

in  all  respects.     Per  pkt.  25 2.';o 

Hovey's  Early  American.  One  of  the  earliest  and  best  varieties.  Per  pkt.,  15  .  .  .  1.50 
Large  White  French.  An  excellent  variety,  coming  in  after  the  earliest  sorts.  Per  pkt.,  10.  75 
Waite's  Alma.    A  new  variety,  represented  as  being  of  large  size  and  firm.     Per  pkt.,  15    .    1.25 

Carrot  (Daucus  Carota). 
German,  Mohre.  —  French,  Carotte.  —  Spanish,  Zafiahoria. 

The  Carrot  in  its  cultivated  state  is  a  half-hardy  biennial.  It  is  generally  served  at  table  boiled 
with  meats ;  it  also  makes  an  excellent  ingredient  for  soups.  As  an  agricultural  root,  it  is  not  sur- 
passed for  feeding  cattle. 

Culture.  — The  Carrot  flourishes  best  in  a  good,  light,  well-enriched  loam.  If  possible,  the 
ground  should  be  stirred  to  the  dejith  of  twelve  to  fifteen  inches,  incorporated  with  a  liberal  applica- 
tion of  well-rotted  compost,  and  well  pulverizing  the  soil  in  the  operation.  The  surface  should 
next  be  levelled,  cleared  as  much  as  possible  of  stones  and  hard  lumps  of  earth,  and  made  mellow  and 
friable  ;  in  which  Siiate,  if  the  ground  contains  a  sufficient  moisture  to  color  the  surface  when  stirred, 
it  will  be  ready  for  the  seed.  This  may  be  sown  from  the  ist  of  April  to  the  20th  of  May :  early 
sowing  succeeds  best.  The  drills  should  be  one  inch  in  depth,  and  from  twelve  to  fifteen  inches 
apart.     The  plants  should  stand  from  four  to  five  inches  apart. 

Harvesting.  —  The  roots  attain  their  full  size  in  the  autumn  of  the  first_  year.  When  large 
quantities  are  raised  for  stock,  they  are  generally  placed  in  the  cellar  in  bulk,  without  packing  ,  but 
the  finer  sorts,  when  intended  for  the  table,  are  usually  packed  in  earth  or  sand,  in  order  to  retain 
their  freshness  and  flavor  :  with  ordinary  precaution,  they  will  remain  sound  Euid  fresh  until  May  or 
June. 

per  oz. 
Earliest  French  Short  Horn.     A  very  early  variety  :  small  size,  and  of  excellent  flavor. 

Fine  for  forcing  ;  one  of  the  best.     Per  pkt.,  10 25 


TO    THE    VEGETABLE   GARDEN.  IO9 

per  oz. 

Early  Horn.  A  very  early  variety,  and  as  a  table  Carrot  is  much  esteemed,  both  on  account 
of  the  smallness  of  its  heart,  and  the  tenderness  of  its  fibres.  As  the  roots  are 
very  short,  it  will  grow  well  on  shallow  soils.     Per  pkt.,  5 20 

Orange  Intermediate.     Size  medium  ;  skin  bright  orange -red  ;  flesh  orange-yellovir.     Sweet, 

well  flavored,  and,  while  young,  excellent  for  the  table.    Per  pkt.,  5         .         .         ■     15 

Long  Orange.  A  well-known  standard  sort.  Roots  long,  thickest  at  or  near  the  crown, 
and  tapering  regularly  to  a  point;  one  of  the  best  for  table  or  field-culture,  and 
requires  a  very  deep  soil.     Per  pkt.,  5        .         " 15 

Improved  Long  Orange.     Similar  to  the  above  in  form,  but  is  larger,  and  of  a  deeper 

color;  one  of  the  best  for  general  cultivation.     Per  pkt.,  5 20 

Altringham.  Flesh  bright  and  lively,  crisp  and  breaking  in  its  texture;  the  heart,  in  pro- 
portion to  the  size  of  root,  smaller  than  that  of  the  Long  Orange.  A  fine  variety 
Per  pkt.,  5. 15    ' 

Large  White  Belgian.     Very  large,  and  valuable  for  field-culture.     Per  pkt.,  5     .        .        .     15 

Large  Orange  Belgian.     Similar  to  above,  except  in  color.     Per  pkt.,  5       .        .        ^        .15 

Cclex'y  (Ariu.M  Graveolens). 
German,  Seleri.  —  French,  Celeri.  —  Spanish,  Afiio. 
Celery  is  one  of  the  most  popular  salads  used  in  this  countrj'.     Succeeds  well  throughout  the 
Northern  and  Middle  States,  and,  in  the  vicinity  of  some  of  our  large  cities,  is  produced  of  remarka- 
ble size  and  excellence. 

Culture.  — The  seed  should  be  sown  in  hotbeds  in  March,  or  in  the  open  ground  the  last  of 
April  or  first  of  May  ;  but,  when  sown  in  the  open  ground,  it  vegetates  very  slowly,  often  remaining 
in  the  ground  several  weeks  before  it  comes  up.  A  bushel  or  two  of  stable  manure  put  in  a  hole  in 
the  ground,  against  a  wall  or  any  fence  facing  south,  and  covered  with  a  rich  fine  mould  three  or 
fourmches  deep,  will  bring  the  seed  up  much  sooner.  Sufficient  plants  for  any  family  may  be  started 
in  a  large  flower-pot  or  two,  placed  in  a  sitting-room,  giving  them  plenty  of  air  and  moisture.  As  soon 
as  the  young  plants  are  about  three  inches  high,  prepare  a  small  bed  in  the  open  ground,  and  make  it 
rich,  and  the  earth  fine.  Here  set  out  the  plants  for  a  temporary  growth,  placing  them  four  inches  apart. 
This  should  be  done  carefully  ;  and  they  should  be  gently  watered  once,  and  protectfed  for  a  day  or  two 
against  the  sun.  A  bed  ten  feet  long  and  four  feet  wide  will  contain  three  hundred  plants,  and,  if 
well  cultivated,  will  more  than  supply  the  table  of  a  common-sized  family  from  October  to  May.  In  this 
bed  the  plants  should  remain  till  the  beginning  or  middle  of  July,  when  they  should  be  removed  into 
trenches.  Make  the  trenches  a  foot  or  fifteen  niches  deep,  and  a  foot  wide,  and  not  less  than  five  feet 
apart.  Lay  the  earth  taken  out  of  the  trenches  into  the  space  in  the  middle,  between  the  trenches,  so 
that  it  mav  not  be  washed  into  them  by  heav\'  rains  ;  for  it  will,  in  those  cases,  injure  the  crop  by 
covering  the  heart  of  the  plants.  At  the  bottom  of  the  trench  put  some  good,  rich,  but  well-digested, 
compost  manure  ;  for  if  too  fresh  the  Celery  will  be  rank  and  pipv,  or  hollow,  and  will  not  keep  nearly 
as  long  or  well.  Dig  this  manure  in  well,  making  the  earth  fine  and  light ;  then  take  up  the  plants 
from  the  temporary  bed,  and  set  them  out  carefully  in  the  bottom  of  the  trenches,  six  or  eight  inches 
apart. 

Blanching.  — When  the  plants  begin  to  grow,  hoe  on  each  side  and  between  them  with  a  small 
hoe.  As  they  grow  up,  earth  their  stems  ;  that  is,  put  the  earth  up  against  the  stems,  but  not  too  much 
at  a  time,  and  always  when  the  plants  are  dry.  Be  particular  and  not  allow  the  soil  to  get  between 
the  stems  of  the  outside  leaves  and  the  inner  one,  as  it  is  injurious  to  the  plants.  In  frosty  weather, 
they  should  be  protected  by  covering  the  tops  of  the  trenches  well  with  dry  litter  ;  this  should  not  be 
allowed  to  remain  longer  than  is  absolutely  necessary  :  it  is  well  to  cover  the  whole  with  boards  to 
shed  the  rain. 

per  oz. 
White  Solid.     Large,  strong-growing  variety ;  clear  white,  solid,  and  crisp.     One  of  the  best 

for  market  or  general  use.     Per  pkt.,  10 30 

Seymour's  Superb  White.     A  large-sized,  vigorous-growing  variety.    Stalks  white,  round, 

very  crisp,  and  perfectly  solid  ;  considered  one  of  tlie  best.     Per  pkt.,  10        .         .30 
Boston  Market.     A  medium-sized,  white  variety  ;  hardy,  crisp,  succulent,  and  mild-flavored. 

A  variety  much  grown  by  market-gardeners  .about  Boston.     Per  pkt.,  25.  i.oo 

Cole's  Crystal  White.     A  fine  variety  for  general  use  ;  dwarf,  solid,  crisp,  and  fine  flavored. 

Per  pkt.,  10 30 

Cole's  Defiance  Red.     This  is  a  comparatively  new  sort ;  medium-sized,  solid,  dark-red  color. 

Per  pkt.,  10 35 

Cole's  Superb  Dwarf  Red.     One  of  the  best ;  dwarf,  crisp,  and  fine  flavored.    Per  pkt.,  10,     35 
Hood's  Dwarf  Imperial.     A  stout-growing,  very  compact,  solid,  and  hardy  variety,  of  supe- 
rior flavor,  and  distinct  h.abit.     Per  pkt.,  25. 
Sealey's    Leviathan    Celery.      A  very  large,  solid,  white  variety;   highly  recommended. 

Per  pkt.,  10  .        . 33 

Laing's  Improved  Mammoth  Red.  This  is  considered  the  largest  variety  yet  produced; 
specimens  under  good  cultivation  h.aving  attained  the  extraordinary  weight  of  eight 
to  ten  pounds,  and,  at  the  same  time,  perfectly  solid.  It  is  nearly  perennial  in  its 
h.abit,  as  it  will  not  run  to  seed  the  first  season.  Color  bright  red  ;  flavor  unsur- 
passed, if  equalled.     Per  pkt.,  10       .         .       _ 40 

Nonesuch    Red   (Ivery's).     A  very  late  variety;   remaining  fit  for  use  late  in  the  spring. 

Very  fine  flavor  ;  solid  and  crisp  ;  one  of  the  best.     Per  pkt.,  10     .         .         .         .40 
Manchester  Red.     A  large,  strong-growing  variety ;  not  so  compact  at  heart  as  some,  yet 

grown  Largely  for  market ;  excellent  for  soups  or  stewing.     Per  pkt.,  10  .         .         -40 
Turner's  Incomparable.     Dwarf  white  variety,  of  stiff,  close  habit;  solid,  crisp,  and  juicy. 
Said  to  keep  in  good  order  later  in  the  season  than  any  other  variety  ;   highly 
recommended.     Per  pkt.,  10 40 


AMATEUR   CULTIVATORS   GUIDE 


per  oz. 

Carter's  Incomparable  Dwarf  Dark  Crimson.  This  is  a  new  variety,  highly  recom- 
mended ;  of  very  dwarf  habit ;  exceedingly  solid  ;  of  a  deep  crimson  color.  Per 
pkt.,  25. 

Turkish  Giant  Solid.     One  of  the  largest  white  sorts,  and  considered  by  many  superior  to 

the  common  White  Solid.     Per  pkt.  10 30 

Celery  Seed.     For  flavoring  soups,  &c.     Per  oz.,  15.     Per  lb.,  Jii.oo. 

Clxervll  (ScANDix  Cerifolium). 
German,  Gcirtenkerbel.  —  French,  Cerfeuil. 
Is  a  warm,  mild,  and  aromatic  plant.  A  native  of  Europe,  and,  in  olden  times,  of  great  repute. 
After  being  boiled,  it  was  eaten  with  oil  and  vinegar,  and  considered  a  panacea  for  courage,  comfort 
to  thj  heart,  and  strength  to  the  body.  It  is  much  cultivated  by  the  French  and  Dutch,  who  use 
the  lander  leaves  in  soups  and  salads  as  we  use  Parsley,  and  is  considered  by  many  to  be  a  milder 
and  more  agreeable  ingredient. 

Culture.  —  Chervil  is  an  annual  plant,  and  should  be  sown  in  March,  April,  and  May,  in  drills 
about  a  quarter  of  an  inch  deep,  and  nine  inches  apart.  Cover  lightly,  and  press  the  soil  firm  with 
the  foot ;  rake  evenly,  and  give  a  gentle  watering  in  dry  weather.  The  leaves  are  fit  for  use  when 
two  to  four  inches  high.  Cut  them  off  close  ;  they  will  come  up  again,  and  may  be  gathered  in  suc- 
cession throughout  the  season. 

per  oz. 
Cnervil.     Per  pkt.,  10 ........25 

Chicory  (CicHORiuM  Intvbus). 

A  hardy  perennial,  introduced  from  Europe,  often  abounding  as  a  troublesome  weed  in  our 
pastures  and  mowing-lands ;  is  much  used  in  Europe  as  a  substitute  for  coffee,  and  large  quan- 
tities of  the  prepared  root  are  annually  exported  to  this  country  for  the  same  purpose.  It  may  be 
raised  to  good  advantage,  and  will  pay  a  large  profit,  as  its  culture  is  simple.  In  the  fall,  the  roots 
require  to  be  taken  up  and  cut  in  small  pieces,  and  put  where  they  will  dry,  requiring  the  same  treat- 
ment used  for  drying  apples.  When  required  for  use,  it  should  be  roasted  and  ground  like  coffee. 
Persons  who  suffer  from  the  deleterious  effects  of  coffee,  will  find,  by  adding  a  portion  of  this,  the 
difficulty  removed,  and  the  flavor  of  the  coffee  greatly  improved ;  requires  sunilar  treatment  to 
Carrots. 

per  oz. 
Large-rooted,  or  Coffee.     Per  pkt.,  10 20 

Corn,  India/ii  (Zea  Mais). 

German,  Welsclicorn.  —  French,  Mais.  —  Spanish,  Maiz. 

per  qt. 

Adams's  Early.     Much  grown  for  early  use  and  the  market ;  veiy  early.     Per  pkt.,  10  .     25 

Early  White.     One  of  the  earliest  of  the  table  varieties  ;  of  low  growth.     Per  pkt.,  lo         .     25 

Early  Burlington.     A  very  early  variety,  much  grown  for  the  market ;  the  ear  good  size  ;  an 

excellent  table  variety.     Per  pkt.,  10 25 

Darling's  Extra  Early  Supar  is  early,  very  tender,  and  sugary;  yields  well,  produces  little 
fodder,  ears  near  the  ground,  and  is  one  of  the  best  sorts  for  early  use,  as  it  seldom, 
if  ever,  fails  to  perfect  its  crops.  This  we  consider  the  best  for  early  use.  Per 
pkt.,  10        .         .         ." 30 

Red  Cob  Sweet.     Medium  ;  early ;  usually  twelve,  but  sometimes  fourteen  rowed ;  quality 

good;  cob  red  :  kernels  large.     Per  pkt.,  10 30 

Burr's  Improved  Sweet.  An  improved  variety  of  the  twelve-rowed  Sweet.  The  ears  are 
from  twelve  to  sixteen  rowed,  and,  in  good  soils  and  seasons,  often  measure  eight 
or  ten  inches  in  length,  and  nearly  three  inches  in  diameter;  cob  white;  hardy, 
productive,  tender,  and  sweet  ;  the  best  for  general  use.     Per  pkt.,  i&     .         .         .30 

Mammoth  Sweet.     A  very  large  and  late  variety;  cob  white;  fine  flavored;  one  of  the 

best.     Per  pkt.,  lo      .        .        .        .        . 30 

Stowell's  Evergreen  Sweet.  This  variety  is  intermediate  in  its  season,  and,  if  planted 
at  the  same  time  with  the  earlier  kinds,  will  keep  the  table  supplied  till  October. 
It  is  hardy  and  productive,  very  tender  and  sugary,  remaining  a  long  time  in  a 
fresh  condition,  and  suitable  for  boiling.     Per  pkt.,  lo 30 

Tuscarora.     A  very  large  variety  ;  eight-rowed ;  cob  red ;  remaining  a  long  time  in  a  boiling 

state.     Per  pkt.,  10 30 

Golden  Sweet.     A  hybrid  between  the  common  yellow  and  Darling's  Early;  quite  tender, 

and  sweet.    Per  pkt.,  10 40 

Old  Colony  Sweet.     A  remarkably  sweet  and  delicious  sort,  with  twelve  to  twenty  rowed 

ears;  one  of  the  best.     Per  pkt.,  10 50 

Nonpareil,  or  Pop-corn.     A  fine  parching  variety.     Per  pkt.,  10 30 

Rice.     Hardy  and  prolific  :  good  for  parching.     Per  pkt.,  10 40 

Early  Canada  Yellow.     Productive  and  early 20 

King  Philip,  or  Brown.  Very  productive,  and  is  recommended  as  one  of  the  best  field  sorts 
now  in  cultivation.  In  good  soil  and  favorable  seasons,  the  yield  per  acre  is  from 
seventy-five  to  ninety  bushels  ;  sometimes  reaches  as  high  as  a  hundred  and  ten     .     25 

Early  Dutton,  or  Golden  Sioux.  One  of  the  handsomest  of  the  field  varieties;  pro- 
ductive, and  of  good  quality 30 


TO    THE    VEGETABLE    GARDEN. 


Cress,  or  I*eppergrass  (Lepidium  Sativum) 
German,  Kresse.  —  French,  Cresson.  —  Spanish,  Masiruco. 

The  leaves,  while  young,  have  a  warm,  pungent  taste,  and  are  eaten  as  a  salad,  either  separately, 
or  mixed  with  Lettuce  or  other  salad-plants. 

Culture.  —  Sow  rather  thick  in  shallow  drills,  and  at  short  intervals  during  the  season.  The 
Water-cress  requires  to  be  grown  on  the  edge  of  a  running  stream  or  brook  where  it  does  not  li  .^e^e 
too  hard  during  the  winter. 

per  oz. 

Curled.     A  well-known  sort.    Per  pkt.,  5 _ ,0 

BcoaJ-leaved.     A  coarse  variety,  with  broad  spatulate  leaves;  sometimes  grown  for  feeding 

poultry  ;  also  used  tor  soups.     Per  pkt.,  5 10 

Henderson's  Ausfralian.     Fine  piquant  flavor;  for  salads.     Per  pkt,  10      .        .        .        ■     ^5 
Water.     This  is  an  aquatic  plant,  with  small  oval  leaves  and  prostrate  habit.     The  leaves 

are  universally  used  and  eaten  as  an  early  spring  salad.     Per  pkt.,  10      .       ,        .50 

Com  Salad.,   or  FettiCUS  (Valeriana  Locusta). 

German,  Lamtnersalat.  —  French,  Mache.  —  Spanish,  Canonigos. 

per  oz. 
An  annual  plant,  cultivated  for  its  tender  leaves,  which  are  esteemed  as  a  winter  and  early 
spring  salad.     The  seed  is  usually  sown  in  shallow  drills,  early  in  September.     On 
approach  of  winter,  cover  the  plants  hghtly  with  straw 15 

Ciicum.'ber  (Cucumis  Sativus). 
German,  Gurke.  —  French,  Concombre.  —  Spanish,  Colwtnbro. 
CuLTlTRE,  in  the  open  air,  is  of  the  simplest  character.  Merely  dig  out  a  hole  about  a  foot  wide 
and  deep  ;  fill  it  with  rich  sandy  soil  ;  raise  it  above  the  surface  about  six  inches.  The  hills  should 
be  six  feet  feet  apart  each  way.  Any  time  in  May  sow  a  few  seeds  therein,  and  the  result  is  certain. 
It  the  weather  be  warm,  they  will  grow  in  a  few  days.  If  the  nights  are  cold,  protect  them.  There 
is  frequently  a  little  bug  which  preys  upon  the  tender  leaves  :  if  so,  soot  and  wood-ashes,  sprinkled 
over  them  while  wet  with  the  dew,  will  retard  the  progress  of  the  depredator.  As  soon  as  the  vines 
have  made  three  rough  leaves,  nip  the  points  off  to  make  them  branch  out  :  they  will  fruit  sooner 
by  it.  Three  vines  to  one  hill  is  quite  enough.  To  have  young  fruit  in  February  and  March  is 
rather  a  nice  operation  ;  but  any  one  who  can  command  a  few  loads  of  warm  horse- manure  can  have 
them  from  April  to  October.  That  the  amateur  cultivator  may  have  the  article  either  for  family  use 
or  for  sale,  a  few  hints  may  be  in  place  on  forcing  cucumbers.  Prepare  a  frame,  following  the  in- 
structions laid  down  in  the  first  part  of  this  work  for  hotbeds.  After  the  beds  are  in  order,  put  in  a 
good  quantity  of  good,  light,  rich  loam,  —  none  better  than  the  surface  of  the  woods.  In  two  or 
three  days,  the  earth  will  be  sufficiently  warm  for  sowing  the  seeds.  If  the  plants  are  to  be  removed 
into  other  frames,  sow  them  in  pots ;  if  not  to  be  removed,  sow  them  in  a  hill  made  in  the  centre  of 
the  bed  by  placing  a  barrowful  of  soil  in  it.  Cover  the  sash  at  night  with  straw  mats,  or  any  similar 
protection,  and  surround  the  beds  with  litter  or  boards  to  protect  it  from  the  piercing  winds.  The 
seeds  vegetate  quickly,  and  soon  grow  into  strong  plants.  During  their  growth,  admit  air  every  day 
at  the  back  of  the  frame,  giving  as  much  light  as  possible  to  the  young  plants.  If  the  soil  or  plants 
appear  dr>',  give  them  water  in  the  forenoon  which  has  been  kept  in  the  bed  during  the  night  that  it 
may  be  in  a  warm  state,  —  the  requisite  temperature  of  the  bed  at  night,  from  65  to  75° ;  day,  75° 
to  100". 

per  oz. 

Early  Russian.     This  is  a  comparatively  new  variety,  resembling  in  some  respects  the  Early 

Cluster  ;  fruit  from  three  to  four  inches   long,  an  inch  and  a  half  in  diameter ; 

generally  produced  in  pairs  ;  flesh  tender,   crisp,  and  well  flavored  ;  comes  into 

use  ten  days  in  advance  of  the  Early  Cluster,  and  makes  a  fine  small  pickle.     Per 

pkt.  10 25 

Early  Cluster.  A  very  popular  early  Cucumber,  producing  its  fruit  in  clusters  near  the  root 
of  the  plant.  Its  usual  length  is  about  five  inches  ;  skin  prickly  ;  flesh  white,  seedy, 
tender,  and  well  flavored  ;  comes  in  about  ten  days  later  than  the  Early  Russian. 

Per  pkt.,  5 IS 

Early  Frame.  One  of  the  oldest  of  the  garden  sorts,  justly  styled  a  standard  variety;  fruit 
straight  and  well  formed  ;  flesh  greenish-white,  rather  seedy,  but  tender,  and  of  an 
agreeable  flavor  ;  a  few  days  later  than  the  Early  Cluster.  Per  pkt.,  5  .  .  •  iS 
Early  White  Spine.  One  of  the  best  table  sorts,  and  greatly  prized  by  market-men  on  ac- 
count of  its  color,  which  never  changes  to  yellow.  The  fruit  is  of  full  medium  size, 
straight,  and  well-formed ;  skin  deep  green ;  prickles  white ;  flesh  white,  tender, 
crispy,  and  of  remarkably  fine  flavor  ;  very  productive,  and  good  for  forcing  ;  some- 
times known  under  the  name  of  New- York  Market.  Per  pkt.,  5  .  .  .  -15 
Long  Green  Prickly.  This  is  a  large-sized  variety,  and  somewhat  later  than  the  White 
Spine  ;  skin  dark  green,  changing  to  yellow  as  the  fruit  approaches  to  maturity  ; 
flesh  white,  somewhat  seedy,  but  crisp,  tender,  and  v/ell-flavored ;  hardy  and  pro- 
ductive ;  makes  a  good  pickle  if  plucked  while  young  ;  well  deserving  of  cultiva- 
tion.    Per  pkt.,  5         .         .         . 20 

Extra  Long  Green  Turkey.  A  distinct  and  well-defined  variety  ;  when  full  grown,  some- 
times measuring  nearly  eighteen  inches  in  length  ;  form  long  and  slender,  with  but 
few  seeds ;  flesh  remarkably  firm  and  crispy ;  very  productive  and  excellent.  Per 
pkt.,  10 33 


AMATEUR   CULTIVATORS   GUIDE 


per  oz. 

Hsage's  White  Cylindric.  A  new  long  white  variety;  very  prolific  bearer,  and  recom- 
mended as  a  most  valuable  acquisition.     Per  pkt.,  25. 

Haage's  Striped  Giant.  One  of  the  largest  and  longest  varieties;  green,  with  yellow 
stripes  ;  new  and  fine.     Per  pkt.,  25. 

Long  Green  Smooth.  A  very  long-growing  variety.  Flesh  greenish-white,  finn,  and 
crisp ;  flavor  good.  A  German  variety,  twenty  to  t\venty-four  inches  in  length. 
Per  pkt.,  10         . 50 

Charlwood's  Hidge.  An  English  variety,  highly  recommended  ;  productive,  and  good  fla- 
vored.    Per  pkt.,  10. 

Stookwood    Ridge.      A  very  productive  black-spined  variety,  having  three  to  four  fruit, 

twelve  to  eighteen  inches  long,  at  each  joint  ;  one  of  the  best.     Per  pkt.,  10   .         -50 

New-Jersey    Hybrid.     Very  productive,  and  good  average  growth  of  fruit ;  about  twenty 

inches.     Per  pkt.,  15 50 

Giant  of  Arnstadt.     One  of  the  very  best,  and  of  fine  quality.     Per  pkt.,  25. 

Wiiitc  Giant  of  Arnstadt.  A  new  and  beautiful  snow-white  variety,  growing  twenty  to 
Iwenty-four  inches  long.     Per  pkt.,  25. 

West-India  Gherkins.     Used  only  for  pickles.     Per  pkt.,  13 50 

English  Gherkins.     Fine  for  the  table,  or  pickles.     Per  pkt.,  10 50 

ENGLISH    FRAME   VARIETIES. 

per  pkt. 

Berkshire  Champion 25 

Carter's  Champion,  selected 25 

Cuthiil's  Black  Spine 25 

Cuthili's  Highland  Mary 25 

Carter's  Vi/hite  Spine 25 

Manchester  Prize 25 

Minster  Abbey 25 

Lynch's  Star  of  the  West 25 

Lynch's  Conqueror  of  the  West 25 

Star  of  the  West 25 

Sion  House  Improved 25 

Sir  Colin  Campbell 25 

Surprise 25 

Stilwell's  Matchless 25 

Weedon's  Surprise 25 

Kenyon's  Favorite 25 

Walker's  Rambler 25 

Napoleon  III 25 

Roman  Emperor 25 

General  Grant  (for  forcing).  A  new  and  superb  variety,  either  for  exhibition  or  the  table; 
perfect  in  form,  solid  and  crisp,  and  of  a  most  agreeable  flavor.  Many  specimens 
were  grown  the  past  season,  averaging  twenty-four  to  thirty  inches  in  length  ;  suc- 
ceeds well  in  the  open  gi'ound 25 

IEggr-I*lant:  (Solanum  Melongena). 
German,  Czer/>/!a?tze.  —  French,  Aubergine.  —  Spanish,  Berengena. 
The  Egg-Plant  was  introduced  from  Africa,  and  is  called  by  some  the  Guinea  Squash.     It  is 
generally  cultivated,  and  is  becoming  more  so  every  year.     They  are  cut  into  thin  slices,  and  fried, 
and  have  a  taste  very  similar  to  oysters  :  others  use  them  in  stews  and  soups. 

Culture.  —  Sow  in  hotbed  very  early  in  spring ;  transplant,  when  two  inches  high,  into  a  second 
hotbed  ;  if  that  is  not  done,  thin  to  four  mches  apart.  Do  not  plant  out  till  the  weather  becomes 
settled  and  warm.  Keep  plants  watered  for  a  few  days  if  hot  when  put  out.  Where  hotbeds  are  not 
convenient,  a  few  plants  can  be  started  in  tlower-pots  or  boxes,  and,  when  planted  out,  must  have  a 
deep  rich  soil,  and  full  exposure  to  the  sun.     Till  and  hoe  same  as  for  Cabbages. 

per  oz. 
Early  Lon'g  Purple.     Earliest,  hardy,  and  most  productive  ;  of  superior  quality.    Per  pkt.,  10,   50 
New-York  Improved  Hurplo.     One  of  the  largest  and  best  varieties.    Oval-shaped,  of  a 

dark-purple  color  ;  fine  flavored.     Grown  extensively  for  the  market.     Per  pkt.,  10  1.00 
White-fruited.     Fruit  milk-white,  egg-shaped,  varying  from  three  to  five  inches  in  length, 

and  from  two  and  a  half  to  three  inches  in  diameter ;  grown  principally  for  ornament. 

Per  pkt.,  s .        .       ,    1. 00 

Scarlet-fruited.      A  highly  ornamental  variety.     In  general  appearance,  it  resembles  tlie 

common  Egg-Plant  ;  but  the  fiiiit,  which  is  about  the  size  of  a  hen's  egg,  is  of  a 

most  beautiful  scarlet :   principally  cultivated  for  its  peculiar,  richly  colored,  and 

ornamental  fruit,  which  makes  a  fine  garnish.     Per  pkt.,  10. 
Gaudaloupe   Striped.      Fruit  nearly  ovoid;   smaller  than  the  large  purple;    skin  white 

streaked,  and  variegated  with  red.     Per  pkt.,  10. 
Pekin  New  Black.     A  new  variety,  from  Pekin,  China,  producing  very  remarkable,  large, 

round  fruit,  weighing  six' to  eight  pounds  each.     Per  pkt.,  25. 

Endl've  (Chicorium  Endivia). 
Gennan,  Endivicn.  —  French,  Chicore'e.  —  Spanish,  Endvia. 
The  garden  Endive  is  a  native  of  Northern  China,  and  has  been  cultivated  in  Europe  the  past 
three  centuries  for  a  winter  salad.     The  French  are  particularly  fond  of  it,  using  it  raw,  pickled, 


Purple  Fgs  Pl-int-     See  page  112. 


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w. 


Martynia.     See  page  144. 


Laxtoii  Long-pod  Pea. 
See  page  132. 


Vellow  Dutch  Onion 
See  page  117 


Yellow  Danvers  Onion. 
See  page  117. 


Large  Musk  Melon.     See  page  11?. 


TO   THE   VEGETABLE   GARDEN.  I13 


fried,  and  boiled,  esteeming  it  exceedingly  wholesome  in  every  form.     It  agrees  with  every  consti- 
tution. 

Culture.  —  For  the  early  crop,  sow  about  the  ist  of  July.  It  will  do  on  the  ground  where 
early  Cabbages  or  Peas  have  come  off,  by  giving  it  a  coat  of  manure.  Draw  drills  the  depth  of  the 
hoe,  one  foot  apart,  and  sow  therein  ;  sprinkle  a  little  earth  in  the  bottom  of  the  drill,  sufficient  to 
cover  the  seed,  which  will  be  up  in  a  few  days,  if  dr)'  weather  ensue,  water  once  or  twice  till  the 
plants  get  hold.  Thin  thsm  out,  when  about  two  inches  high,  to  ten  inches  apart ;  hoe  freely,  and 
keep  clear  of  weeds.  Being  grown  in  these  shallow  drills,  they  are  more  easily  earthed  up,  and  grow 
better  in  warm,  dry  weather.  When  the  leaves  have  attained  about  eight  inches  long,  they  are  fit 
for  blanching:  for  this  purpose  a  dry  day  must  be  chosen.  Gather  up  the  leaves  in  your  hand,  in  a 
close  and  rounded  form  ;  see  that  there  is  no  earth  or  litter  in  their  centre.  Tie  them  up  with  a 
piece  of  cotton-twist  or  matting,  which  is  to  go  several  times  round  the  plant,  causing  it  to  close  at 
the  top  to  prevent  the  rain  from  penetrating  to  and  injuring  its  centre  ;  then  draw  a  little  earth  round 
Its  base  for  support.  If  the  leaves  are  not  perfectly  dry  when  tied  up,  they  will  rot,  or  become  so 
stained  as  to  be  unfit  for  the  table.  They  will  take  about  ten  days  in  warm,  and  twenty  days  in  cool 
weather  to  blanch  for  use  :  a  judgment  may  thus  be  formed  of  the  quantity  to  be  tied  up  at  a  time. 
For  late  crops,  sow  about  the  end  of  July. 

per  oz. 
Green-curled.     Easily  blanched  ;  very  hardy,  and  well  adapted  for  winter  use.     One  of  the 

best.     Per  pkt.,  10 •         •         •     35 

White-curled,  or  Ever-blanched.  Leaves  pale  yellowish-green,  nearly  white  when  young ; 
long,  rather  narrow  ;  lobed,  cut,  and  beautifully  frilled  or  curled.     Not  so  hardy  as 

the  Green.     Per  pkt.,  10 35 

Broad-leaved  Batavian.  Leaves  yellow-green,  large,  long,  and  broad ;  thick  and  fleshy. 
Chiefly  used  in  stews,  soups,  &c.     Called,  by  the  French,  Chicoree  Scarolle.     Per 

pkt.,  10 •         •         •         •     35 

Fit.e  Curled,  or  Moss.  A  new  variety,  with  very  fine  curled  leaves,  much  resembling 
moss.     Per  pkt.,  10. 

K!olil-Ka.l»i,   or    Turnlp-i'ooted.    Cal>'bage. 

German,  K ohl-ralnuber.  —  French,  Chou-rave.  —  Spanish,  Col  de  nabo. 

The  Kohl-Rabi  is  a  vegetable  intermedi.nte  between  the  Cabbage  and  the  Turnip.  The  stem, 
just  above  the  surface  of  the  ground,  swells  into  a  round  fleshy  bulb,  in  form  not  unlike  a  turnip : 
on  the  top,  and  about  the  surface  of  this  bulb,  are  put  forth  its  le.ives,  which  are  similar  to  those  of 
the  Swedish  Turnip.  The  part  chiefly  used  is  the  tuniip-looking  bulb,  formed  by  the  swelling 
of  the  stem.  This  is  dressed  and  eaten  with  sauce  or  with  meat,  as  turnips  usually  are.  While 
young,  the  flesh  is  tender  and  delicate,  possessing  the  combined  flavor  of  the  Cabbage  and  Turnip. 

Culture.  —  Cultivate  same  as  Cabbage;  only  that,  in  earthing  up  the  plant,  be  careful  not  to 
cover  the  globular  part.     They  should  not  be  used  before  they  have  attained  their  full  growth. 

per  oz. 

Early  White  Vienna.     Above  ground;  early  and  fine.     Per  pkt.,  10 40 

Early  Purple  Vienna.     Above  ground  ;  similar  to  the  precedmg.     Per  pkt.,  10    .        .        .40 

Large  Purple.     Above  ground ;  very  large.     Pei  pkt.,  5 25 

Large  White.     Below  ground  ;  similar  to  the  White  Ruta-baga.     Per  pkt.,  s        .        .        .25 
Late  Purple  Giant.    Very  large  and  tender  variety,  often  weighing  from  seven  to  eight  lbs.  ; 
new.    Per  pkt.,  10.  * 

X.<eelc  (Allium  Porrum). 
German,  Lauch.  —  French,  Poireau.  —  Spanish,  Puerro. 
This  is  a  branch  of  the  Onion  family,  —  a  native  of  the  north  of  Europe  ;  is  very  hardy,  and, 
from  its  mild  qualities,  is  preferred  by  many  families  to  the  Onion.  History  records  it  as  having 
been  cultivated  many  hundred  years.  The  Welsh  indulge  in  Leeks  on  their  patron  St.  David's  Day, 
in  commemoration  of  a  victory  which  they  obtained  over  the  Saxons,  which  they  attributed  to  the 
Leeks  they  wore,  by  order  of  St.  David,  to  distinguish  them  in  battle. 

Culture.  —  There  is  no  part  of  the  garden  too  rich  for  Leeks.  They  require  the  best  ground, 
well  worked,  and  manured  the  full  depth  of  the  spade.  Sow  the  seed  thinly  on  a  small  bed  of  liglit 
rich  ground,  in  drills  six  inches  apart  and  half  an  inch  deep ;  rake  it  evenly,  and  give  it  a  beat 
with  the  back  of  the  spade. 

When  they  come  up,  they  should  stand  an  inch  apart;  if  thicker,  thin  them  out.  When  grown  to 
about  eight  inches  high,  they  will  be  of  sufficient  size  to  plant  out.  As  we  have  remarked,  choose 
the  best  ground,  draw  thereon  drills  a  foot  apart,  and  as  deep  as  the  hoe  will  go.  When  ready, 
the  plants  are  to  be  taken  up  from  the  seed-bed.  Shorten  their  roots  to  about  an  inch  from  the 
plant,  and  cut  two  inches  or  more  from  the  extremity  of  the  leaves.  Both  these  operations  are 
done  tor  convenience  and  neatness  in  planting.  Dibble  them  in  the  drills  eight  inches  apart,  and 
as  deep  as  the  plant  will  admit  of,  not  to  cover  the  young  leaves  pushing  from  its  centre.  Choose 
muist  or  cloudy  weather  for  the  operation  ;  but,  if  dry,  give  the  plants  a  copious  watering.  Hoe 
the  ground  fi-equently,  to  keep  down  weeds,  and,  as  the  plants  are  observed  to  grow,  draw  the  soil 
around  them.  By  good  culture,  they  will  be  fit  for  use  early  in  October.  On  the  approach  of  severe 
frost,  lift  sufficient  for  winter  use,  and  store  them  away  in  earth  or  sand. 

per  oz. 
Large  London  is  hardy,  and  of  good  quality.     It  is  more  generally  cultivated  in  this  country 

than  any  other  variety.     Per  pkt.,  10 30 

Broad  Scotch,  or  Flag.  This  variety  is  remarkably  hardy,  and  well  suited  for  open  cul- 
ture ;  large  and  strong-growmg,  with  broad  leaves  growing  on  two  sides.  Per 
pkt.,  10 30 

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114  AMATEUR   cultivator's   GUIDE 


I^ettuce  (Lactuca  Sativa). 
German,  Lattich.  —  French,  Laitite.  —  Spanish,  Lechuga. 
The  Lettuce  is  generally  divided  into  two  classes;  viz..  Cabbage  Lettuces  and  Cos  Lettuces. 

The  Calbage  have  round  heads  and  broad-spreading  leaves;  the  Cos  varieties  have  longheads, 

and  upright,  oblong  leaves. 

Culture.  —  A  very  rich  soil  is  necessary  to  produce  fine  head  Lettuce.     Its  crisp  and  tender 

quality  depends  very  much  on  a  luxuriant  and  vigorous  growth.     The  earliest  sowing  may  be  made 

in  February  or  March,  under  glass  with  slight  heat.     Keep  the  plants  thin,  and  admit  plenty  of  air 

to  the  frame  every  fine  day.     For  later  supplies,  sow  in  the  open  ground  as  soon  as  the  season  will 

permit :  transplant  or  thin  out  the  plants  gradually  to  a  foot  apart,  and  keep  well  cultivated.     The 

Cos  Lettuces  are  excellent  if  grown  very  early  in  the  spring,  but  run  to  seed  quickly  in  hot  weather. 

The  large  Cabbage  kinds  are  best,  and  most  suitable  for  summer  crops. 

per  cz. 

Early-curled  Silesia.     Standard  sort ;  very  early;  the  best  for  forcing  and  the  first  spring 

sowing ;  makes  a  loose  head  ;  tender,  and  of  excellent  flavor.     Per  pkt.,  lo   .        .40 

Early  Tennisball.  One  of  the  oldest  and  most  esteemed  of  the  Cabbage  Lettuce.  The 
head  is  below  medium  size ;  dark-green ;  very  solid  if  grown  in  cool  weather ; 
one  of  the  earliest  and  best.     Per  pkt.,  lo 40 

Early  Royal  Cape,  or  Summer  Cape.  Head  roundish,  usually  well-formed,  and  moder- 
ately close  and  firm  ;  good  size ;  as  a  summer  Lettuce,  is  one  of  the  best.  Per 
pkt.,  ID 40 

Early  Drumhead,  or  Malta.  Head  remarkably  large,  somewhat  flattened,  compact ;  pale 
green  without,  and  white  at  the  centre ;  crisp  and  tender ;  fine  simimer  variety. 
Per  pkt.,  s   .        .  25 

Boston  Curled.  A  new  variety;  one  of  the  best  for  general  cultivation.  The  elegant 
frilling  of  the  leaves,  and  fine  form,  make  it  very  attractive ;  flavor  very  fine.  Per 
pkt.,  10 40 

Royal   Summer   Cabbage.      Head  medium-sized,  round,   somewhat  flattened,  firm,  and 

close.     Per  pkt.,  5 30 

Large  India.  Heads  large  and  compact,  similar  to  the  Curled  Silesia,  but  is  less  curled, 
and  whiter  ;  sometimes  tinted  with  brown  ;  heads  round,  crispy,  and  fine  flavor ; 
very  popular  as  a  market  variety ;  one  of  the  best  for  summer  culture.  Per 
pkt.,  10 -4° 

Wheeler's  Tom   Thumb.     A  new  English  variety;  very  dwarf  and  compact;   excellent 

flavor  ;  crisp  and  refreshing.     Per  pkt.,  10 50 

Ivery's  Nonesuch.      A  new  English  variety,  highly  recommended  as  a  summer  variety.     Per 

pkt.,  10 40 

Brown  Dutch.  A  very  hardy  sort,  enduring  the  winter  with  less  protection  than  most 
other  varieties ;  heads  medium  size,  rather  long,  and  loose ;  good  flavor ;  gener- 
ally sown  in  the  autumn.     Per  pkt.,  10 40 

Hammersmitli  Hardy  Green.  A  very  popular  old  variety.  It  is  considered  the  hardiest 
sort  in  cultivation,  and  is  one  of  the  best  for  growing  in  winter  or  forcing.  Per 
pkt.,  10 40 

Victoria  Cabbage.     An  excellent  early  and  hardy  variety ;  is  larger  than  Tennisball ;  heads 

fi-eely,  and  is  crisp  and  well-flavored  ;  should  be  planted  early.     Per  pkt.,  10         .     40 

White  Paris  Cos.     This  variety  is  grown  mostly  by  London  and  Paris  market-gardeners; 

tender,  brittle,  and  mild-flavored.     Per  pkt.,  10 40 

Green  Paris  Cos.     Considered  one  of  the  best  of  the  Cos  Lettuce.     It  has  a  tender,  brittle 

leaf;  some  days  earlier  than  the  White  Cos.     Per  pkt.,  10 40 

Large  Spotted,  or  Tigered.  A  new  and  tender  variety,  with  large  spotted  leaves.  Per 
pkt.,  10. 

Blood-red.     Very  tender  variety,  with  red  leaves  ;  new.     Per  pkt.,  10 50 

Perpignan.     A  fine  variety,  forming  large  solid  heads,  with  very  crisp  and  tender  leaves; 

new.     Per  pkt.,  10 50 

Ne  Plus  Ultra.     Very  large,  firm  head  ;  tender,  and  keeps  well.     Per  pkt.,  10     .        .        .5° 

Carter's  Giant  Brown  Cos.     Per  pkt.,  25. 

Dunnett's  Giant  Black-seeded  Brown  Cos.     Per  pkt.,  25. 

The  last  three  are  new  English  varieties,  said  to  be  very  large,  criso,  and  good-flavored  varie- 
ties of  Lettuce,  with  fine  broad  leaves,  which  turn  in  well ;  all  of  theiu  are  late  varieties,  coming 
in  some  three  weeks  after  the  common  sorts. 

IMartynia,  (Martynia  Proboscidia). 

A  hardy  annual  plant,  with  a  strong  branching  stem  two  feet  and  a  half  high.  The  leaves  are 
large,  heart-shaped,  entire,  or  undulated,  downy,  viscous,  and  emit  a  peculiar  musk-like  odor  when 
bruised  or  roughly  handled.  The  young  pods  are  the  parts  of  the  plants  used.  These  are  pro- 
duced in  great  abundance,  and  should  be  gathered  when  about  half  grown,  or  while  tender  and 
succulent :  after  the  hardening  of  the  flesh,  they  are  worthless.  They  are  used  for  pickles,  and 
by  many  are  considered  superior  to  the  Cucumber,  or  any  other  vegetable  employed  for  that  pur- 
pose. 

Culture.  —  The  Martjmia  is  of  easy  culture.  As  the  plants  are  large  and  spreading,  they 
should  be  two  and  a  half  feet  apart  in  each  direction.  The  seeds  may  be  sown  in  April  or  May,  in 
the  open  ground,  where  they  are  to  remain ;  or  the  seeds  may  be  sown  earlier  in  a  hotbed,  and 
transplanted. 

per  oz. 
Martynia.     Per  pkt.,  10     .        . .        .40 


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WHITB  JAPAN   MELON. 


c:tron-melon  (seep.  114). 


IMEelon,  31!vislc  Varieties  (Cucumis  Melo). 
Gentian,  Mehme.  —  French,  Melon.  —  Spanish,  Melon. 

The  Melon,  in  some  character,  is  to  be  found  in  all  tropical  countries  ;  but  the  finest  varieties  are 
supposed  to  have  come  from  Persia  and  Afghanistan.  The  delicious  flavor  and  perfume  make  J: 
very  popular  in  all  countries  where  the  climate  will  admit  of  its  cultivation. 

Culti;re.  —  Plant  in  hills  six  feet  apart  each  way,  eight  or  ten  seeds  in  each,  and  thin  out  to 

three  or  four  plants  when  in  a  state  of  forwardness.     To  grow  good  melons,  the  hills  should  be 

prepared  by  digging  out  the  soil  from  one  and  a  half  to  two  feet  deep,  and  two  or  three  feet  broad, 

according  to  the  richness  of  the  land.     Add  a  very  liberal  quantity  of  the  best  decomposed  stable 

manure,  and  mix  well  with  the  soil,  filling  up  a  little  above  the  general  level.     By  this  mode,  good 

melons  may  be  raised  on  almost  any  soil.     Seeds  should  not  be  put  into  the  hills  until  the  weather 

becomes  settled  and  warm. 

per  oz. 

Christiana.  This  variety  originated  in  Beverly,  Mass.;  form  roundish;  size  rather  small; 
skin  yellowish-green  ;  flesh  yellow,  sweet,  juicy,  and  of  good  quality  ;  one  of  the 
best;  ripens  very  early.     Per  pkt.,  10 _      .        .30 

Green  Citron.  Fruit  nearly  round,  but  flattened  slightly  at  the  ends;  medium  size;  flesh 
green,  quite  thick,  and  of  the  richest  and  most  sugary  flavor ;  comes  in  early,  and 
makes  a  very  popular  market  variety.     Per  pkt,  5    . 20 

Nutmeg.     Fruit  oval,  good  size,  thickly  netted  ;  flesh  light-green,  rich,  sweet,  melting,  and 

highly  perfumed  ;  one  of  the  finest.     Per  pkt.,  5      .      _ 20 

Pineapple.     Form  roundish,  inclining  to  oval ;  flesh  green,  melting,  sweet,  and  perfumed ; 

early  and  productive.     Per  pkt.,  5     .         .         . 20 

Skillman's  Fine-netted.     This  variety  much  resembles  the  Pineapple  ;  flesh  green,  sugary, 

melting,  and  excellent ;  the  earliest  of  all  the  green-fleshed  varieties.     Per  pkt.,  5     20 

Persian.  Long,  oval-shaped ;  skin  very  thin  and  delicate ;  flesh  extremely  tender,  rich, 
and  sweet,  and  flows  copiously,  with  a  cool  juice,  which  renders  them  very  grate- 
ful.    Per  pkt.,  10 30 

Allen's  Superb.     A  new  variety  of  the  Nutmeg ;  flesh  green  and  sweet.     Per  pkt.,  10         .     30 

Beechwood.  Medium-sized;  dark-green;  flesh  very  sweet;  late;  suitable  for  growing  in 
frames  under  glass.     Per  pkt.,  25. 

Large  Yellow  Cantelope.  An  oval  variety;  good-sized;  skin  yellow,  marbled  with 
green  ;  flesh  salmon-colored,  sweet,  highly  perfimied,  and  of  good  flavor ;  early 
and  productive.     Per  pkt.,  5 .        .        .        .        .20 

Large  Musk.  This  is  a  very  large,  long  oval  shape;  deeply  ribbed  ;  flesh  very  thick,  yel- 
low, sweet,  and  juicy,  with  musky  flavor  ;  veiy  early  and  productive.     Per  pkt.,  5    20 

New  White  Japan.  A  new  variety  from  Japan,  and  decidedly  the  sweetest  thin- 
skinned  of  the  Musk  Melon;  color  of  fruit  cream-white ;  flesh  thick;  size  medium 
and  nearly  round.     Per  pkt.,  10 40 

Trentham  Hall.  An  English  variety;  green-fleshed;  sweet;  suitable  for  cultivating  in 
frames.     Per  pkt.,  25. 

Carter's  Excelsior.  A  new  English  prize  variety,  said  to  be  the  best  green-fleshed  variety. 
Per  pkt.,  25. 

Turner's  Scarlet  Gem.     An  English  frame  variety.     Per  pkt.,  25. 


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AMATEUR   cultivator's   GUIDE 


MOUNTAIN-SWEET  WATER-MELON. 


"Water-Mleloii  (Cucurbita  Citrullus). 
German,  IVassermelone.  —  French,  Melon  d'Eait.  —  Spanish,  Sandia. 
The  Water-melon  is  purely  a  tropical  fruit,  greatly  appreciated  for  its  refreshing  coolness  and 
delicious  flavor. 

Culture.  —  They  require  a  light  sandy  soil,  not  over  rich.  Plant  them  in  hills,  as  directed  for 
Melons,  giving  them  more  room,  as  their  vines  extend  much  farther.  The  seeds  should  be  two 
ye.irs  old  before  planting.  If  tliey  are  wanted  of  a  large  size,  three  or  four  fruit  from  each  plant  will 
be  sufficient ;  and,  when  one  fruit  only  is  taken,  they  will  grow  to  from  twenty  to  thirty  pounds'  weight 
each.     It  will  injure  the  flavor  of  the  fruit  if  they  are  grown  near  to  other  varieties  of  the  Melon. 

per  oz. 

Msuntain  Sweet.  A  large,  long,  oval  variety;  skin  striped  and  marbled  with  different 
shades  of  green  ;  flesh  scarlet,  and  quite  solid  to  the  centre  ;  very  sweet  and  deli- 
cious.    A  fine  market  sort.     Per  pkt.,  5 15 

Mountain  Sprout,  or  Long    Carolina.      Resembling  the  preceding  in  most  respects.    A 

favorite  market  sort.     Verj'  fine  quality,  and  productive.     Per  pkt.,  5      .         .         .20 

3lack  Spanish.  Form  oblong;  size  large;  skin  very  darker  blackish  green;  flesh  deep- 
red,  fine-grained,  very  sugary,  and  of  excellent  flavor.  Hardy  and  productive; 
one  of  the  best  for  general  cultivation.     Per  pkt.,  5 20 

Ice-cream.  A  verj'  large  pale-;;ieen  sort  ;  form  nearly  round;  flesh  white,  very  sweet,  ten- 
der, and  of  rem.irkably  fine  flavor.     Per  pkt.,  5 15 

Orange.  Form  oval,  of  medium  size  ;  flesh  red,  not  fine  grained,  but  tender,  sweet,  and  of 
good  quality.  When  in  its  mature  state,  the  rind  separates  readily  from  the  flesh, 
in  the  manner  of  the  peel  from  the  flesh  of  an  orange.     Per  pkt.,  10       .         .         .40 

Citron.     Employed  in  making  sweetmeats  and  preserves  ;  form  round,  medium  size  ;  flesh 

white,  very  solid.     (See  engraving  on  p.  113.)     Per  pkt.,  5 20 

Apple-pie  Melon.     This  is  a  new  Japanese  variety,  said  to  be  an  excellent  substitute  for 

apples,  when  stewed,  and  made  into  pies  :  keeps  until  May.     Per  pkt.,  10       .         .20 

Apple-seeded.  A  rather  small,  nearly  round  sort ;  derives  its  name  from  its  small,  peculiar 
seeds.  Flesh  bright  red  to  the  centre,  sweet,  tender,  and  well-flavored  ;  keeps  a 
long  time  after  being  gathered.     Per  pkt.,  10     .        .        .        .        .        .        .        .40 

Miustnrcl  (Sinapis  Var). 
German,  Seuf.  —  French,  Moiitard.  —  Spanish,  Mostaza, 

Mustard-seed  is  too  widely  known  and  appreciated  to  need  description.  It  is  useful  both  in  its 
natural  state  and  manufactured,  and  is  considered  wholesome  in  all  its  various  methods  of  preparation. 
[t  is  very  refreshing  when,  in  its  green  state,  mixed  with  salads,  and  for  that  purpose  alone  is  worthy 
of  cultivation. 

Culture.  —  This  salad  is  cultivated  in  the  same  manner  as  recommended  for  Cress, — at  all 
times  of  the  year,  sowing  every  week  or  two  either  in  beds  or  drills,  or,  for  early  use,  in  hotbeds,  or 
boxes  in  the  windows  of  a  warm  room.  The  seeds  should  be  covered  very  slightly,  and  frequently 
watered,  as  moisture  is  indispensable  to  its  growth.  A  bed  three  feet  wide  and  twenty  feet  long, 
having  the  plants  four  or  six  inches  apart,  will  produce  a  sufiiciency  of  seed  for  every  domestic  pur- 
pose. 

per  pint. 
White,  or  Yellow.     Very  usefiil  for  salads,  also  for  medicinal  purposes.     Per  pkt.,  5  .        .     30 
Brown,  or  Black.     For  culinary  use.     Per  pkt.,  5 30 

]Vastvirtiuxia,   or  Indian.  Cress  (Trop.«olum). 
German,  Kresse  Jndianische.  —  French,  Capucine  Grande.  —  Spanish,  CapJtchina. 
There  are  many  curious  varieties  of  the  Cress,  though  none  so  beautiful  as  the  common  Nastur- 
tium.    It  has  a  sharp,  warm  taste,  and  is  frequently  used  in  salads.     The  green  seeds  are  frequently 
pickled  in  vinegar,  and  are  very  palatable. 

Culture.  —  Sow  the  seed  thinly,  in  rows  or  patches  an  inch  deep,  about  the  end  of  March  or 
first  of  April.  They  will  thrive  almost  anywhere  if  the  ground  is  rich.  They  are  peculiarly 
adapted  to  trellis-work,  and  form  a  rich,  showj',  and  enlivening  appearance. 


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per  oz. 

Tall.     Per  pkt.,  5 30 

Dwarf.     Per  pkt,  10 40 

01cz>a»  or  Oom.l>o  (Hibiscus  Esculentus). 
German,  Essbarer  Hibiscus.  —  French,  Gotnbo.  —  Spanish,  Quibombo. 

This  plant  is  cultivated,  to  some  extent,  as  a  vegetable  :  served  in  the  same  manner  as  Aspara- 
gus. The  green  seed-pods  are  used  in  soups,  and  deemed  a  luxury.  It  is  becoming  very  popular 
since  its  introduction  to  us  from  the  West  Indies. 

Culture.  —  The  seeds  are  sown  thinly,  on  dry,  warm  soil,  in  shallow  drills  two  feet  apart,  about 
tlie  same  as  the  Lima  Bean.  Cover  the  seeds  lightly.  After  the  plants  are  up,  thin  them  out  to  nino 
inches  apart ;  hoe  freely,  and  draw  a  little  earth  to  the  stems  as  they  continue  to  grow.  Gather  the 
pods  when  quite  green  and  about  an  inch  and  a  half  long. 

per  oz. 

Long  Green.     Pods  long  and  ribbed.     Per  pkt.,  5 15 

Improved  Dwarf  Green.     Pods  small-sized,  smooth,  green,  and  round.     Per  pkt.,  5  .        .     15 

Onion  (Allium  Cepa). 
German,  Zwiebel.  —  French,  Ogtion.  —  Cebolla. 

No  vegetable  is  more  extensively  known  and  cultivated  than  the  Onion.  It  has  been  the  com- 
•mon  seasoning  for  soups  and  meats  of  all  nations  from  the  earliest  period  to  the  present.  In  cook- 
ery it  is  indispensable. 

Culture.  — The  soil  in  general  cannot  be  too  rich  for  this  vegetable  ;  and,  however  good  it  may 
be,  it  requires  more  or  less  manure  for  every  crop  :  unlike  most  vegetables,  it  succeeds  well  when  cul- 
tivated on  the  same  land  for  successive  years,  provided  it  is  liberally  supplied  with  nutrition.  Pre- 
vious to  sowing,  the  ground  should  be  thoroughly  spaded  over,  or  deeply  ploughed,  and  the  surl'ace 
made  smooth  and  even.  I'he  seed  should  be  sown  as  early  in  spring  as  the  soil  may  be  in  good 
working  condition.  Sow  in  drills  fourteen  inches  apart,  and  half  an  inch  in  depth.  When  the  plants 
are  three  or  four  inches  high,  ihin  them  out  to  two  inches  apart.  If  the  weather  is  moist,  the  thin- 
nings may  be  transplanted  into  other  ground.  They,  too,  will  attain  full  size  ;  but  observe,  in  plant- 
ing, to  put  the  roots  only  under  ground. 

To  grow  Onions  for  pickling,  sow  the  seed  thinly  in  March  or  April.  No  further  culture  is 
required,  except  hand-weeding,  as  their  thickness  in  the  bed  will  prevent  their  growing  large,  and 
will  cause  them  to  come  to  maturity  sooner.  The  seed  should  be  thoroughly  dried  ;  for  when  stored 
in  a  damp  state  it  is  liable  to  generate  heat,  and  consequently  to  lose  its  vitality. 

per  oz. 
Early  Red.      A  sub-variety  of  the  Large  Red  Wethersfield,  and  the  earliest  of  the  Red 
Onions.     Form  and  color  nearly  the  same  as  Large  Red  ;  close-grained,  mild,  and 

a  good  keeper.     Very  productive.     Per  pkt.,  10 25 

Large  Red  Wethersfield.  Large-sized,  skin  deep  purplish-red  ;  flesh  purplish-white  ; 
moderately  fine  grained,  and  stronger  flavored  than  that  of  the  yellow  and  earlier 
red  varieties.     Very  productive,  and  one  of  the  best  to  keep ;    the  variety  mostly 

grown  ac  Wethersfield.     Per  pkt.,  5 25 

Danvers  Yellow.  A  very  fine  variety,  originated  from  South  Danvers,  Mass.  Above  the 
medium  size  ;  globuiir  in  form ;  skin  yellowish-brown ;  flesh  white,  sugary,  com- 
paratively mild  and  well-flavored.     Very  productive  ;  one  of  the  most  popular  for 

general  cultivation.     Per  pkt.,  5 25 

Yellow  Dutch,  or  Silver-skin.     One  of  the  oldest  varieties  ;  and,  as  a  market  variety,  prob- 
ably better  known   and  more  generally  grown  in  this  country  than  any  other. 
Flesh  while,  fine-grained,  mild,  sugary,  and  well-flavored.     Per  pkt.,  5  .         .         .25 
White  Portugal,  or  Spanish.     A  very  large,  flat  onion.     Skin  loose,  of  a  mild  flavor  ;  fine 

early  winter  use,  but  decays  early.     Per  pkt.,  10 30 

per  qt. 
Top,  or  Button  Onion.     Bulbs  large,  a  little  flattened  ;  producing,  instead  of  seeds,  a  num- 
ber of  small  bulbs  or  onions  about  the  size  of  filberts,  which  serve  as  a  substitute 
for  seeds  in  propagation.     The  bulbs  are  liable  to  decay,  and  should  be  kept  in  a 

cool,  diy  place,  away  Irom  frost 40 

Potato  Onion.  Producing  a  quantity  of  young  bulbs  on  the  parent  root,  which  should  be 
planted  in  rows,  in  April,  three  inches  deep  (below  the  surface)  and  six  inches 
apart :  the  rows  should  be  eighteen  inches  apart.  Keep  them  free  from  weeds,  and 
earth  them  up  like  pcptatoes  as  they  continue  to  grow  ;  when  grown,  may  be  treated 
as  other  onions 30 


Orache,   or   ]>Xoiin^tain   Spinacli  (Atriplex  Hortensis). 

German,  Garten  Melde.  —  French,  A  roclie.  —  Spanish,  A  rtnuelle. 

Culture.  —  This  plant  flourishes  best  in  rich  soil,  in  open  ground.  Manure  well,  and  it  will 
reward  you  for  your  trouble  by  its  abundant  produce.  Sow  the  seed  in  drills  five  or  six  inches 
asunder  ;  when  tl-.e  plants  are  sufficiently  strong,  thin  them  out  to  six  inches  apart.  The  thiimings 
may  be  replanted,  and  occasionally  watered  until  established.  Gather  the  leaves  for  use  while  young 
and  tender. 

per  or 
Orache,  or  Mountain  Spinach.     Per  pkt.,  s ...     20 


Parsley  (Apium  Petroselinum). 
German,  Petersilie.  —  French,  Persil.  —  Spanish,  Peregil. 
The  garden  Parsley  is  a  very  useful  and  pleasant  vegetable.     Its  seasoning  flavor  for  soups  and 
stews  is  very  agreeable  to  many.     It  may  be  preserved  by  drying  it  till  crisp,  in  summer  ;  then  rub 
it  fine  between  the  hands,  and  put  in  bottles  for  winter  use. 

CiJLTURE.  —  Sow  it  in  drills  half  an  inch  deep,  early  in  April.  These  drills  may  form  an  edging 
round  any  compartment  of  vegetables,  or  along  the  walks.  When  the  plants  are  three  or  four  inches 
high,  thin  them  to  six  inches  apart ;  to  keep  a  young  stock  constantly  for  use,  cut  down  about  a 
third  part  at  a  time.  Root  out  the  plain-leaved,  should  any  appear.  Keep  it  only  from  severe  frost, 
and  it  will  grow  the  whole  winter.  For  this  object,  select  a  warm  spot  of  ground,  light  and  rich  ; 
sow  it  early  in  the  season  ;  cut  them  all  over  in  September ;  surround  the  bed,  early  m  November, 
with  boards,  and  cover  with  mats  or  shutters ;  glass  is  much  better,  if  it  can  be  obtained.  Dy  this 
process,  a  sufficient  supply  will  be  always  obtainable. 

per  oz. 
Plain  Parsley.     The  leaves  of  this  sort  are  plain,  or  not  curled  ;  but  it  is  better  flavored  than 
the  curled  for  soups,  &c.     Requires  a  slight  protection,  during  the  winter,  of  straw, 

pine-boughs,  or  leaves.     Per  pkt.,  s 15 

Curled,  or  Oouble.     A  fine  dwarf  variety,  tender;  leaves  yellowish-green,  and  beautifully 

crimped  and  curled.  Fine  for  garnishing  dishes  for  the  table.  Per  pkt.,  5  .  .15 
Hamburg,  or  Rooted.  The  roots  are  principally  used  for  flavoring  soups.  Per  pkt.,  10  .  30 
Dunnett's  Selected.  A  new  English  variety,  superior  for  garnishing.  Per  pkt.,  10  .  .  30 
Dickson  Extra,  or  Triple-curled.     A  new  and  fine  English  variety.     Per  pkt,  25. 

DParsnip     (Pastinaca  Sativa). 
German,  Pastitiake.  —  French,  Panais.  —  Spanish,  Pastinaca. 
The  Parsnip  is  a  biennial  plant,  similar  to  the  Onion,  Turnip,   and   Carrot  in  duration.     It  is 
both  wholesome  and  nourishing,  and  desirable  for  winter  and  sprmg  use. 

Culture.  —  It  succeeds  well  in  a  rich,  sandy  loam.  Sow  early  in  the  spring,  in  drills  tolerably 
deep ;  scatter  the  seeds  thinly,  and  cover  evenly  with  the  rake.  After  the  appearance  of  the  seed,  the 
soil  must  be  stirred  with  the  hoe  frequently,  until  the  leaves  cover  the  ground  :  they  will  stand  any 
severity  of  frost.     One  ounce  of  seed  is  sufficient  to  supply  a  family. 

per  02. 
Long  Smooth.     Roots  long,  white,  smooth,  and  regularly  tapering  to  the  end ;  free  fi-om 
side-roots.    Tops  small,  slightly  tinged  with  red  at  the  crown.     Very  hardy,  keeping 
through  the  winter  where  grown  without  any  protection  ;  one  of  the  best  for  general 

cultivation.    Per  pkt.,  5      .... 15 

Hollow  Crown.     Roots  oblong,  ending  somewhat  abruptly  with  a  small  top  root;   grows 

mostly  below  ihe  surface      Best  garden  variety.     Per  pkt.,  5 15 

The  Student.  A  new  variety,  of  delicious  flavor,  ennobled  ft'om  the  Wild  Parsnip  by  Prof. 
Buckman,  of  the  Royal  Agricultural  College,  Cirencester,  England.  A  great  ac- 
quisition.    Per  pkt.,  5 i5 

Abbott's  Improved  Crown.     A  new  and  superior  English  variety.     Per  pkt.,  lo        .        .     25 

I*eas  (PisuM  Sativum). 
German,  Erbse.  —  French,  Pais.  —  Spanish,  Guizante. 
The  Pea  is  a  hardy  annual  plant,  of  great  antiquity  as  a  culinary  vegetable,  and  is  familiar  in 
the  domestic  cookery  of  every  country.     'I'here  are  numerous  varieties ;  consequently  they  differ 
much  in  flavor  and  quality. 

Culture.  —  Peas,  for  an  early  crop,  should  be  sown  as  soon  as  the  ground  is  in  working  con- 
dition. The  soil  for  their  reception  should  be  light,  di-y,  and  well  sheltered.  Mild  manure,  such  as 
leaf-mould,  has  a  beneficial  effect :  but  for  many  of  the  varieties  the  soil  can  hardly  be  too  rich.  Foi 
general  crops,  the  ground  should  be  well  manured  the  previous  year,  which  causes  them  to  yield 
more  abundantly.  They  are  usually  planted  ni  double  rows  three  or  four  feet  apart,  and  covered 
to  the  depth  of  two  and  a  half  or  three  inches.  This  is  the  average  depth,  though  some  contend 
that  greater  depth  prevents  the  premature  decay  of  the  vines.  The  height  of  the  Pea  depends 
much  upon  the  moisture  and  richness  of  the  ground.  The  method  of  planting  Peas  in  the  hills  with 
Potatoes  of  an  early  variety  has  been  found  successful.  In  dry  weather,  soak  the  Peas  a  few  hours 
before  planting  Pour  water  into  the  drills,  when  the  ground  is  dry,  before  sowing  the  seed,  which 
will  cause  them  to  grow  at  once,  should  the  season  continue  dry.  A  pint  of  the  small-seeded  sorts 
will  sow  a  row  about  sixty  t'eet  in  length  ;  and  the  same  quantity  of  larger  varieties,  being  sown 
much  thinner,  w  ill  make  a  row  of  nearly  a  hundred  feet.  The  crop  should  be  gathered  as  it  becomes 
fit  for  use.  If  even  a  few  of  the  pods  begin  to  ripen,  young  pods  will  not  only  cease  to  form,  but 
those  partly  advanced  will  cease  to  enlarge. 

per  qt. 
Early  Dan  O'Rourke  (Pure).     One  of  the  earliest  varieties  in  cultivation  :  pods  well  filled  ; 

of  good  size  and  quality  ;  of  the  finest  flavor  :  grows  about  three  feet  high     .         .       35 
Early  Emperor.     This  variety  grows  somewhat  taller,  and  is  a  few  days  earlier,  than  the 
Prince  Albert.     I'he  pods  and  peas  are  also  somewhat  larger.     It  is  an  abundant 

bearer;  an  excellent  variety  to  come  in  after  the  auove 30 

Carier's  First  Crop,  or  t,t,ft-n  s  Hingle^der      This  is  a  new  English  variety,  introduced 
by  Carter  &  Co.,  of  London.      It  has  proved  to  he  the  earliest  Pea  grown  ;  alsr 
very  prolific  :  height  two  and  a  half  feet.     25  cents  per  half-pint      ....       So 
Hovey's  Extra  tarly.     Unequalled  in  earliness :  very  productive :  two  and  a  half  feet  40 


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per  qt. 

Early  Kent.     A  very  popular  early  Pea  ;  fine  pods  ;  two  and  a  half  feet        .        .        .        .30 

Early  Dillestone.     This  is  undoubtedly  one  of  the  earliest  Peas  known  ;  seven  or  eight  days 

earlier  than  the  Dan  O'Rourke  ;  fine  flavor ;  good  size,  and  one  of  the  best  .         .       50 

Drew's  New  Dvjarf.  This  fine  Pea  is  remarkable  for  its  dwarf  and  branching  growth, 
forming  a  bush  one  foot  high  and  one  foot  broad  ;  consequently,  only  about  one 
plant  to  each  foot  of  row  is  required.  It  is  medium  in  earliness,  and  extremely 
productive,  each  plant  producing,  with  good  culture,  forty  or  fifty  pods  of  rich, 
fine-flavored,  large  Peas     .        .        .        .        .        .        .        •  .     ;    .    •        •        •    '-"o 

McLean's  Little  Gem.     A  dwarf,  prolific,  green  wrinkled  Marrow ;  habit  similar  to  Beck's 

Gem  or  Tom  Thumb,  and  is  a  first  early  ;  a  great  acquisition  ;  height  one  foot     .       90 

McLean's  Advancer.  A  dwarf  green  wTinkled  Marrow  of  fine  flavor;  long  pods,  well 
filled  up ;  very  prolific;  nearly  as  early  as  the  Dan  O'Rourke;  a  comparatively 
new  variety go 

McLean's   Princess   Royal.     A  very  prolific,,  long-podded,  early  variety,  of  fine   sugary 

flavor  ;  one  foot  high  ;  pods  large,  well  filled  ;  very  productive        ....       50 

McLean's  Prolific.     A  dwarf   early  variety,  coming  in  after  the   Dan  O'Rourke;  white 

wrinkled,  with  the  Marrow  flavor  .       '. So 

Early  Prince  Albert.     An  old  well-known  variety  ;  early  and  productive  ;  three  feet  .        .      30 

Early  Washington.     A  standard  sort ;  verj'  early  and  prolific  ;  three  feet      .        .        .        .      30 

Early  Hill.     Large  full  pods  ;  good  bearer;  three  feet 30 

Tom  Thumb  (Beck's  Gem).  Plants  of  remarkably  low  growth,  seldom  exceeding  nine 
inches  in  height ;  stout  and  branching  :  pods  about  two  and  a  half  inches  in 
length,  containing  five  or  six  peas,  which  are  of  a  creamy-yellow ;  fine  flavor ; 
very  productive.  It  may  be  cultivated  in  rows  ten  inches  apart.  No  stick  re- 
quired       •      75 

Bishop's  New  Dwarf  Long-podded.  Stems  about  two  feet  high  ;  pods  nearly  straight, 
almost  cylindrical,  containing  six  or  seven  white  peas ;  very  early ;  an  abundant 
bearer,  and  of  excellent  quality 40 

Carter's  Surprise.     A  new  variety  of  the  Blue  Surprise  ;  pods  large,  very  productive,  and 

fine  quality  ;  an  excellent  market  variety.     Half  pint  pkts.,  25         ....      50 

Alliance,  or  Eugenie.  Plant  about  three  feet  in  height,  with  pale-green  foliage  ;  pods 
single  or  in  pairs,  three  inches  long,  containing  five  or  six  peas.  When  ripe,  the 
peas  are  of  medium  size,  cream-colored,  and  much  shrivelled  and  indented ;  the 
earliest  white  wrinkled  Marrow  Pea  in  cultivation 60 

Climax,  or  Napoleon.  Plants  about  three  and  a  half  feet  high;  of  robust  growth;  pods 
three  inches  long,  containing  five  or  six  peas.  When  ripe,  these  are  of  medium 
size,  pale  blue  or  olive,  and,  like  Eugenie,  much  wrinkled  and  indented;  the 
earliest  of  the  blue  wrinkled  Marrow  Peas 60 

Champion  of  England.  A  standard  sort,  considered  by  all  to  be  the  best  grown  for  gen- 
eral crop  ;  of  delicious  flavor ;  very  productive,  and  growing  ft'om  three  to  four 
feet      .        .        .        . .        .        .        .40 

Champion  of  Scotland,     This  we  consider  one  of  the  best  for  main  crop  ;  of  rich,  buttery 

flavor  ;  very  productive,  and  of  large  size  ........       50 

Blue  Imperial.     This  is  considered  by  many  as  a  standard  sort;  very  hardy,  and  yields 

abundantly ;  of  good  quality  and  size 30 

Missouri  Marrowfat.  This  Pea  is  of  American  origin  ;  very  productive  ;  of  good  quality, 
and  well  deserving  of  cultivation  ;  about  ten  days  earlier  than  the  common  Mar- 
rowfat ;  large  pods;  an  excellent  market  variety,  growing  from  three  to  five  feet   .       30 

Large  White  Marrowfat.  An  excellent  and  profit  ble  sort  ;  a  little  later  than  the  preced- 
ing ;  pods  large  and  full  ;  very  productive,  growing  from  three  to  five  feet       .         .      25 

Black  Eye  Marrowfat.  An  excellent  variety,  growing  about  three  feet  high;  pods  large 
and  full ;  a  prolific  bearer,  and  can  be  recommended  as  one  of  the  best  of  the  Mar- 
rowfat varieties 25 

Victoria  Marrowfat.  A  fine  late  variety;  sweet,  and  of  rich  marrowfat  flavor;  very  pro- 
lific ;  three  to  five  feet 5° 

Dwarf  Marrowfat.     A  very  early  sort,  with  large  full  pods;  rich  flavor;  very  productive  ; 

two  feet 30 

Veitch's  Perfection.     A  new  variety,  of  superior  flavor  and  sweetness  ;  large  pod,  and  a 

great  bearer ;  one  of  the  best ;  five  feet S° 

Sugar  Pea.     Eatable  pods  or  string  pea ;  three  feet 90 


I*epper  (Capsicum). 

German,  P/effer.  —  French,  Piment.  —  Spanish,  Pimiento. 

Capsicum  or  Pepper  is  a  tender  annual,  much  esteemed  for  its  seasoning  qualities.  In  all  the 
various  methods  of  preparation,  it  imparts  vitality  and  promotes  digestion.  It  is  extensively  used 
for  pickling. 

CuLTiRE.  — The  plants  are  always  propagated  from  seed.  Sow  in  a  hotbed,  early  in  April,  in 
shallow  drills  six  inches  apart,  and  transplant  to  the  open  ground  when  summer  weather  has  com- 
menced. The  plants  should  be  set  in  warm  mellow  soil,  in  rows  sixteen  inches  apart,  and  about 
the  same  distance  apart  in  the  rows ;  or,  in  ordinary  seasons,  the  following  simple  method  mnv  be 
adopted  for  a  small  garden,  and  will  afford  an  abundant  supply  of  peppers  for  family  use  :  When 
all  danger  from  frost  is  past,  and  the  soil  is  warm  and  settled,  sow  the  seeds  in  the  open  ground, 
in  drills  three-fourths  of  an  inch  deep,  and  fourteen  inches  apart ;  and,  while  growing,  thin  out  the 
plants  to  ten  inches  apart  in  the  rows.  Cultivate  in  the  usual  manner,  and  the  crop  will  be  fit  for 
use  early  in  September. 


AMATEUR    cultivator's    GUIDE 


per  oz 

Cayenne.  The  pods  of  this  variety  are  quite  small,  cone-shaped,  coral  red  when  ripe,  in- 
tensely acrid,  and  furnish  {he  cayenne  pepper  of  commerce.     Per  pkt.,  lo     .         .50 

Cherry.     The  pods  or  fruit  erect,  nearly  globular  or  cherry-forrn,  and,  at  maturity,  of  a  deep 

rich,  glossy,  scarlet  color,  remarkable  for  its  intense  piquancy.     Per  pkt.,  10  .         .     50 

Squssh.     Fruit  compressed,  more  or  less  ribbed  ;  skin  smooth  and  glossy  ;  flesh  thick,  mild, 

and  pleasant  to  the  taste  ;  the  best  variety  for  pickling  alone.     Per  pkt.,  :o   .         -50 

Sweet  Mountain,  or  Mammoth.     Similar  to  the  preceding  in  form  and  color,  but  much 

larger;  fine  for  pickling.     Per  pkt.,  10 _       .         .50 

Sweet  Spanish.     Though  one  of  the  largest  varieties,  it  is  also  one  of  the  earliest;  flesh 

sweet,  mild,  and  pleasant ;  used  for  salads  and  pickling.     Per  pkt.,  10  .        .        .50 

Potato  (SoLANU.M  Tuberosum). 
German,  Karioffel.  —  French,  Pomme  de  Terre. 

Culture.  —  A  sandy  loam  is  better  calculated  for  the  Potato  than  a  heavy  or  very  clayey  soil. 
Though  any  soil  will  do,  it  must  be  observed  that  the  roots  produced  in  a  light  one  are  more  di^ 
and  sweeter  than  those  grown  in  a  heavy  soil.  The  finest  Potatoes  are  grown  in  a  new,  light, 
rich  loam.  If  the  soil  is  heavy,  the  manure  used  should  be  composed  of  well-decayed  leaves, 
horse-manure,  and  ashes,  well  blended  and  mixed  together  before  using.  A  good  crop  can  seldom 
be  raised  if  this  article  is  sparingly  laid  on.  Sets  for  planting  should  be  cut  at  least  one  week 
before  planting,  and  spread  out  thin  on  a  floor  to  dry.  Another  important  consideration  is,  whether 
small  tubers  or  large  ones  should  be  employed  for  making  sets.  L.irge  tubers,  however,  are  pref- 
erable, for  the  following  reasons  :  In  all  plants,  large  buds  tend  to  produce  large  shoots  ;  and  small 
or  weak  buds,  the  reverse.  Now,  the  eyes  of  Potatoes  are  true  buds,  and  in  small  tubers  they  are 
comparatively  weak  :  they  consequently  produce  weak  shoots,  and  the  crop  from  such  is  inferior  to 
that  obtained  from  plants  originating  from  large  tubers  furnished  with  stronger  eyes.  The  part  of 
the  Potato  planted  is  not  a  matter  of  indifference.  It  was  found,  by  an  experiment  made  in  the 
garden  of  the  Horticultural  Society,  that  sets  taken  from  the  points  of  the  tubers  yielded  at  the  rate 
of  upwards  of  three  tons  per  acre  more  than  was  obtained  from  employing  the  opposite  end  of  the 
tubers.  .  ,     ,  ,    .        , 

Potatoes  are  usually  planted  either  m  hills  or  ridges,  the  former  method  being  the  most  com- 
mon in  this  country.  As  soon  as  the  plants  are  fairly  started  above  the  surface,  hoeing  and  surface 
stirring  stiould  be  commenced.  The  earth  should  gradually  be  drawn  about  the  hills,  or  along  the 
ridges,  at  each  successive  hoeing,  and  every  encouragement  given  to  the  side-roots  to  extend  them- 
selves; for,  nearly  at  their  extremities,  the  tubers  are  formed:  so  that  deeply  stirring  the  ground 
between  the  hills  or  ridges  tends  to  their  extension.  But  this  treatment  must  not  becan-ied  beyond 
a  certain  stage  in  the  growth  of  the  plant,  or  after  the  tubers  have  reached  a  considerable  size,  as 
the  extremities  of  the  roots  might  be  seriouslj;  injured.  In  the  preservation  of  Potatoes,  it  is  of  the 
first  importance  that  they  be  excluded  from  light.  In  a  state  of  complete  darkness,  they  should, 
therefore,  be  placed,  the  day  they  are  taken  oat  of  the  ground.     Drying  has  a  bad  effect  on  the  skin 

of  the  Potato. 

per  bush. 

Early  Handsworth.  A  new  variety  lately  received  from  England,  which  is  believed  to  be 
the  earliest  of  any  in  cultivation  ;  superior  either  for  forcing,  or  culture  in  the  open 
ground.     Dwarf  and  prolific 6.00 

Early  Stevens.  A  variety  which  originated  in  Northern  Vermont.  Very  early  and  produc- 
tive ;  tubers  of  medium  size,  roundish ;  flesh  white,  of  excellent  flavor.  A  supe- 
rior market  variety 2.50 

Early  Sovereign.     A  favorite  early  variety,  of  excellent  quality;   very  productive,  and  a 

good  keeper 3oo 

Extra  Early  White.      An  early  and  well-known  variety.     Very  productive,  and  of  good 

flavor 2.50 

Early  Wendall.      One  of  the  largest  of  the  early.     Very  productive,  of  uniformly  good 

quality  ;  keeps  well ;  one  of  the  best  for  general  cultivation     .         .     _    .         .         .    2.50 

Jackson  While.  Flesh  perfectly  white  when  cooked,  remarkably  dry,  mealy,  farinaceous,  and 
well-flavored.  A  good  keeper,  commands  the  highest  market-price,  and,  every 
thing  considered,  must  be  classed  as  one  of  the  best,  and  recommended  for  gen- 
eral cultivation 2.00 

Dalmahoy.  A  new  variety;  from  Ireland.  A  handsome  medium-sized  Potato,  very  flow- 
ery, and  of  good  flavor.  Prolific,  good  keeper,  and,  all  things  considered,  one  of 
the  best  for  general  cultivation 3.°° 

Davis's  Seedling.  For  general  cultivation,  this  variety  is  probably  one  of  the  most  profitable 
sorts  known,  as  it  yields  abundantly,  even  with  ordinary  cultivation.  It  is  of  good 
quality  and  fine  flavor  ;  flesh  nearly  white,  slightly  tinged  with  pink  when  cooked    .    2.00 

Goodrich's  Early.  One  of  the  largest  and  earliest  varieties;  two  weeks  earlier  than  the 
Jackson  White,  and  one  of  the  most  productive,  —  two  hundred  and  fifty  bushels 
having  been  grown  to  the  acre.     Per  pk.,  1.50 3.00 

Goodrich's  Garnet  Chili.  This  variety  is  healthy,  yields  abundantly,  and  is  greatly  supe- 
rior to  many  sorts  for  table  use,  and  might  be  profitably  grown  for  farm  purjMses  .    2.00 

Cuzco.     White  flesh,  good  size  and  flavor.     A  most  abundant  bearer  ;  keeps  well ;  good  for 

a  general  crop 2  00 

Calico.     A  seedling  of  the  Garnet  Chili,  a  little  earlier  than  that  variety;  has  a  firm,  crisp 

flesh  ;  cooks  white  and  dry 3-°° 

New  Whito  Peach-blow.  A  decided  improvement  upon  the  well-known  Jersey  Peach- 
blow.     Flesh  white,  floury,  of  most  excellent  quality.     Cannot  be  too  strongly 

recommended  ;  a  first-rate  market  variety 2.00 

Above  prices  suhjcci  to  variation,  •       


MAUPAY'S   SUPERIOR   TOMATO. 

See  page  134. 


KEYES'   EARLY   PROLIFIC   TOMATO. 

See  page  134. 


TRELLIS  TRAINING   OF   THE   TOMATO. 


HOOP   TRAINING   OF   THE   TOMATO. 


TO   THE   VEGETABLE   GARDEN. 


Pumplciri  (Cucurbita  Pepo). 

German,  Kurbis.  —  French,  Courge.  —  Spanish,  Calabaza. 

We  cannot  think  of  admitting  this  vegetable  into  the  precincts  of  a  garden  v/here  there  are 

Cucumbers,  Melons,  and  others  of  similar  class.     It  would  mix  with  and  contaminate  the  quality  of 

the  more  valuable  sorts ;  besides,  they  would  occupy  more  space  than  most  could  allow,  as  many  of 

tiie  varieties  attain  enormous  size. 

Culture.  —  Pumpkins  are  not  so  panicular  in  regard  to  soil  as  Melons  or  Cucumbers,  but,  in 
other  respects,  are  cultivated  in  a  similar  manner,  though  on  a  much  larger  scale.  They  are  gen- 
erally raised  on  cultivated  farm^,  between  hills  of  Indian  Com,  and  may  be  planted  with  success 
in  fields,  by  themselves. 

per  oz. 
Cheese,  Medium-sized.     One  of  the  best  for  cooking  purposes.     Perpkt.,  5       .        .        .10 
Large  Yellow.     Grows  to  a  large  size  ;  better  adapted  for  feeding  purposes  than  for  cook- 
ing.    Per  pkt.,  S'     Per  lb.,  40. 
Mammoth.     A  very  large,  coarse-growing  variety.     Per  pkt.,  10 40 

Hadisli  (Rhaphanus  Sativus). 
German,  Rettig  Radtes.  —  French,  Radls,  Rave,  Petite  Rave.  —  Spanish,  Rabarto. 
The  Radish  is  a  hardy  annual  plant,  much  esteemed  for  its  grateful  relish,  and  is  extensively 

cultivated  for  its  roots.     Its  excellence  consists  in  being  succulent,  mild,  crisp,  and  tender ;  and 

the  roots  should  be  eaten  before  they  are  overgrown,  which  makes  them  tough  and  thready.     The 

seed-pods  are  excellent  for  pickling  if  gathered  while  young  and  green. 

Culture.  —  For  early  crops,  sow  in  spring,  as  soon  as  the  ground  can  be  worked,  in  light  rich 

soil;  for  later  crops,  a  deep,  moist  soil  is  preferable.     Sow  the  seed  thinly  in  drills,  covering  them 

with  about  a  quarter  of  an  inch  of  fine  earth.     If  space  is  limited,   the  seed  may  be  sown  with 

Onions  or  Lettuce  ;  they  are  said  to  be  much  less  affected  by  the  maggot  if  grown  with  the  former. 

The  plants  should  be  frequently  and  copiously  watered  in  dry  weather,  which  tends  to  their  rapid 

growth,  thus  securing  its  excellent  qualities.     For  very  early  use,  sow  on  gentle  hotbeds. 

per  oz. 

Early  Short-top  Long  Scarlet.  Roots  long,  growing  partly  out  of  the  ground,  of  a  beau- 
tiful deep  pink  color ;  flesh  white,  transparent,  crisp,  and  of  good  flavor.  Grows 
quick  ;  standard  sort  for  marketing  or  private  use.     Per  pkt.,  5       .         .         .         .10 

Scarlet  Turnip.     A  very  early  variety,  deserving  general  cultivation  on  account  of  its  rich 

color,  crisp  and  tender  qualities  ;  should  be  used  while  young.     Per  pkt.,  5  .         -IS 

White  Turnip.  Bulb  similar  to  the  preceding.  Skin  white;  flesh  white  and  semi-trans- 
parent.    Some  days  later  than  the  scarlet.     Per  pkt.,  5 15 

Scarlet  Olive-shaped.  In  the  form  of  an  olive,  terminating  in  a  very  slim  top-root.  Skin 
fine  scarlet ;  neck  small ;  flesh  rose-colored,  tender,  and  excellent.  Early,  and 
well  adapted  for  forcing  or  general  crop.     Per  pkt.,  5 15 

Long  Salmon.     A  fine  variety,  in  size  and  form  similar  to  the  Early  Short-top  Long  Scarlet, 

but  is  a  paler  red  ;  coming  in  a  few  days  later.     Per  pkt.,  s      .....     15 

Black  Spanish.  One  of  the  latest  as  well  as  the  the  hardiest  of  the  Radishes,  and  is  con- 
sidered an  excellent  sort  for  winter  use.  Large  size  ;  color  black  ;  of  firm  te.xture. 
To  keep  well,  should  be  packed  in  sand.     Per  pkt.,  5 13 

Long  While  Chinese.     Skin  white,  and  of  fine  texture  ;  flesh  fine-grained,  crisp,  and  very 

good  flavored.     Its  season  the  same  as  the  preceding.     Per  pkt.,  10       .         .         .30 

Rose-colored  China  Winter.     Size  full  medium  ;  skin  comparatively  fine,  and  of  a  bright 

rose-color  :  flesh  firm,  and  rather  piquant.     A  very  late  variety.     Per  pkt.,  10         .     30 

New  French  Breakfast.  A  new  quick-growing  variety.  Oval  form;  color  scarlet,  tipped 
with  white  ;  fine  flavored.  Very  ornamental  in  appearance  :  much  esteemed  by 
the  French.     Excellent  lor  forcing.     Per  pkt.,  15 20 

Hliul»ai'b  (Rheu.m  Hvbridum.) 
German,  Rhubarber.  —  French,  Rhubarbe.  —  Spanish,  Ruibarbo  Bastardo. 
Culture. — Rhubarb  succeeds  best  in  deep,  somewhat  retentive  soil.  The  richer  its  condi- 
tion, and  the  deeper  it  is  stirred,  the  better.  Sow  in  drills  an  inch  deep.  Thin  out  to  six  inches 
apart.  In  the  fall,  trench  a  piece  of  ground,  and  manure  it  well  ;  then  transplant  the  young  plants 
into  it  three  feet  apart  each  way.  Cover  with  leaves  or  litter  the  first  winter,  and  give  a  dress- 
ing of  coarse  tnanure  every  fall.    To  procure  an  immediate  crop,  plant  roots  which  are  already  grown. 

per  oz. 
Victoria.     A  large  variety  ;  one  of  the  best  for  general  use.     Per  pkt.,  s        .        .        .        •     »5 

Linnaeus.     Large,  tender,  and  fine-flavored.     Per  pkt.,  5 25 

Downing's  Mammoth.     Extra  large,  tender  and  fine.     Per  pkt.,  10 25 

Prince  Albert.     An  early  variety ;  superior  quality.     Perpkt.,  10 25 

Champagne.     New  large  scarlet ;  very  tender.     Perpkt.,  10 25 

Cahoon's  Mammoth.     Very  large.     Perpkt.,  10 25 

Salsify,  or  Oyster  I*laiit  (Tragopogon  Porrifolius). 

German,  Bocksbart.  —  French,  Sahifis.  —  Spanish,  Ostra  vegetal. 

The  Salsify  is  a  hardy  biennial  plant,  and  is  principally  cultivated  for  its  roots,  which  are  long 

and  tapering,  and,  when  giown  in  good  soil,  measure  twelve  or  fourteen  inches  in  length.     It  is 

considered  wholesome  and  nutritious.     When  cooked,  the  flavor  resembles  that  of  the  oyster, 

and  is  a  good  substitute  for  it :  whence  the  popular  name. 

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Culture.  —  This  plant  succeeds  best  in  a  light  well-enriched  soil,  which,  previous  to  sowing, 
should  be  stirred  to  the  depth  of  twelve  or  fourteen  inches.  Sow  the  seed  in  drills  half  an  inch 
deep,  and  ten  inches  apart,  early  in  the  spring.  Thin  them  out,  when  an  inch  high,  to  four  or  six 
inches  apart.  Keep  the  ground  clear  of  weeds,  giving  them  the  general  culture  of  carrots.  They 
are  perfectly  hardy,  and  may  remain  out  all  winter.  Store  a  quantity  for  winter's  use,  packed  in 
earth  or  sand.     Those  remaining  in  the  ground  should  be  dug  before  commencing  growth  in  spring. 

per  oz. 
Salsify,  or  Oyster  Plant.     Per  pkt,  lo 25 

©corzonera,  or  IBlaolc  Salsify  (Scorzonera  Hispanica). 

German,  Schwarzwurzel.  —  French,  Scorzonere.  —  Spanish,  Escorzonera. 

per  oz. 
Cultivated  like  the  common  Oyster  Plant,  which  it  much  resembles  in  its  mode  of  growth. 

It  is  also  prepared  for  the  table  in  the  same  manner.     Per  pkt.,  10         ...     25 

Sea  !K.ale  (Crambe  Maritama). 
German,  Sclkohl  Meerkohl.  —  French,  Crambe  Maritime.  —  Spanish,  Breton  de  mar. 
This  plant  is  found  growing  on  the  seacoast  of  Europe,  particularly  in  England.     It  is  closely 
related  to  the  Cabbage,  and  can  be  obtained  with  very  little  trouble.     The  mode  of  dressing  this 
vegetable  for  the  table  is  the  same  as  that  for  Asparagus,  which  it  much  resembles. 

Culture.  — The  seeds  may  be  sown  in  April,  in  drills  an  inch  and  a  half  deep,  and  fourteen  or 
sixteen  inches  asunder.  The  soil  must  be  previously  well  enriched,  and  thoroughly  trenched. 
Let  the  plants  remain  until  the  following  spring,  then  transplant  them  in  rows  three  feet  apart,  and 
eighteen  inches  apart  in  the  rows.  The  earth  should  be  occasionally  stirred  when  the  rains  have 
run  the  surface  together.  Late  in  the  fall,  cover  the  crowns  of  the  plants  with  a  few  inches  of  earth, 
making  a  ridge  over  the  rows  about  a  foot  and  a  half  high.  After  the  cutting  is  over  in  the  spring, 
level  the  earth  into  trenches,  adding  a  good  coat  of  strong  manure. 

per  oz. 
Sea  Kale.     Per  pkt.,  10 30 

Spinacli  (Spinacia  Oleracea). 
German,  S^inat.  —  French,  Epinard.  —  Spanish,  Esjiinaca. 
Spinach  is  very  hardy,  and  consequently  a  very  important  vegetable  for  cold  climates.     It  is  ex- 
tremely wholesome  and  palatable. 

Culture.  —  Spinach  is  best  developed  and  most  tender  when  grown  in  rich  soil.  It  should  be 
heavily  manured  and  deeply  trenched.  Sow  early  in  March  for  summer  crop,  in  drills,  which 
method  renders  the  cultivation  and  the  gathering  of  the  produce  more  convenient.  Encourage  the 
gi-owth  with  frequent  hoeing,  which  draws  the  moisture  to  the  roots.  For  a  succession,  a  few  seeds 
of  the  summer  varieties  may  be  sown,  at  intervals  of  a  fortnight,  from  April  to  August.  Sow  from 
the  middle  of  August  to  the  beginning  of  September,  for  the  winter  crop,  in  a  light  sandy  soil,  on 
raised  beds,  which  enables  it  better  to  stand  the  severe  frost.  This,  too,  must  be  well  manured, 
and  deeply  trenched.  Scatter  the  seed  thinly  in  drills  as  for  the  summer  varieties,  one  to  three 
inches  deep,  from  twelve  to  eighteen  inches  apart,  and  cover  them  with  the  finest  of  the  soil.  Thin 
the  plants  as  soon  as  they  are  strong  enough  to  draw,  leaving  them  about  nine  inches  apart  in  the 
row.     Two  ounces  of  seed  will  plant  five  drills,  each  forty  feet  long. 

per  02,. 
Round   or  Summer.       Leaves  large,  thick,  and  fleshy;   rounded  at  the  ends;   a  little 

crimped;  in  general  use  for  early  planting.     Per  pkt.,  5 10 

Fall,  or  Prickiy.  Leaves  seven  or  eight  mches  long ;  halbert-shaped  ;  thin  in  texture,  and 
nearly  erect ;  one  of  the  hardiest,  and  most  generally  used  for  fall  planting.     Per 

pkt.,  5 10 

Lettuce-leEved.     Leaves  large,  thick,  dark  green,  and  of  superior  quality;  should  be  sovra 

in  the  spring.     Per  pkt.,  10        .        .         .         .        . 13 

New  Zealancl.  A  large-growing  variety,  requiring  a  warm  rich  soil.  Its  superiority  over 
other  varieties  consists  in  the  fact  that  it  grows  luxuriantly,  and  produces  leaves  of 
the  greatest  succulency,  in  the  hottest  weather.     Per  pkt,  10  ....     30 

Flander's.     A  very  hardy  and  productive  variety,  of  superior  quality.     Per  pkt.,  5        .        .     10 

Squasli  (Cucurbita  Melo  Pepo). 
German,  Kurbiss.  —  French,  Courge.  —  Spanish,  Calabasa  tontanera. 

The  several  varieties  of  the  Squash  are  very  useful  in  this  and  other  warm  climates,  as  they  (an 
be  grown  to  perfection  in  the  summer.  It  is  in  general  use  from  June  to  August,  and  the  late  vari- 
eties the  whole  winter  until  May.     It  is  extensively  cultivated  in  this  vicinity  for  the  market. 

Culture.  —  Any  good  enriched  soil  is  adapted  to  the  growth  of  the  Squash.  They  only  thrive 
well  in  a  warm  temperature,  as  all  the  varieties  are  tender  annuals  ;  and  the  seed  should  not  be 
sown  in  spring  until  all  danger  from  frost  is  past,  and  the  ground  is  warm  and  thoroughly  settled. 
The  hills  should  be  made  from  eight  to  ten  inches  in  depth,  manured  well,  and  covered  about  three- 
fourths  of  an  inch  deep.  Keep  the  earth  about  the  plants  loose  and  clean,  removing  the  surplus 
vines  from  time  to  time,  allowing  not  more  than  three  plants  to  a  hill.  The  custom  of  cutting  or 
nipping  oiTthe  leading  shoots  of  the  running  varieties  is  now  practised  to  some  extent,  with  the  im- 
pression that  it  both  facilitates  the  formation  of  fruitful  laterals  and  the  early  maturing  of  the  fruit. 
Whether  the  amount  of  product  is  increased  by  the  process,  is  not  yet  determined. 


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TURBAN  SQUASH. 


YOKOHAMA   SQUASH. 


per  oz. 

Early  Egg,  or  Apple.     Skin  yellowish-white ;  thin;  flesh  dry  and  well-flavored  in  its  green 

state;  fruit  small.     Per  pkt.,  5 20 

Early  Yellow  Bush  Scolloped.     An  early,  flat,  scollop-shaped  sort;   color  yellow;  flesh 

pale  yellow,  tolerably  fine-grained  and  well-flavored  ;  very  productive.   Per  pkt.,  5,     15 

Early  White  Bush  Scollopek.  This  is  a  sub-variety  of  the  Early  Yellow  Bush.  The  plant 
has  the  same  dwarf  habit,  and  the  fruit  is  nearly  of  the  same  size  and  form.  Per 
pkt.,  5 15 

Early  Summer  Bush  Croolcneck.  This  is  generally  esteemed  as  one  of  the  finest  of  the 
summer  varieties ;  color  bright  yellow  ;  skin  very  warty,  thin,  and  easily  broken ; 
flesh  dry  and  well-flavored ;  should  be  used  while  young.     Per  pkt.,  5   .        .        .     15 

Boston  Marrow.  Form  ovate;  skin  thin;  when  ripe,  bright  orange;  flesh  rich  salmon- 
yellow,  very  dry,  fine-grained,  and  for  sweetness  and  excellence  unsurpassed ;  a 
very  popular  variety  in  the  Boston  market ;  a  fall  and  winter  variety.    Per  pkt.,  5,     20 


25 


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HUBBARD   SQUASH. 

Hubbard.  This  is  a  superior  variety,  and  the  best  winter  Squash  known  ;  flesh  bright 
orange-yellow,  fine-grained,  very  dry,  sweet,  and  rich-flavored  ;  keeps  throughout 
the  winter.     Per  pkt.,  10 

Fall  or  Winter  Crookneck.  The  kind  most  generally  cultivated  in  New  England  for  fall 
and  winter  use  ;  flesh  salmon-red,  very  close-grained,  dry,  sweet,  and  fine-flavored ; 
keeps  well.     Per  pkt.,  5 

Canada  Crookneck.  A  smaller  variety  of  the  preceding;  ripens  early,  and,  all  things  con- 
sidered, is  one  of  the  best  of  the  Crooknecks  for  general  cultivation ;  very  prolific. 
Per  pkt.,  s 15 

Honolulu  Nectarine.     Productive,  and  of  good  quality ;  keeps  well.     Per  pkt.,  10       .        .25 

Valparaiso,  or  Lima  Cocoanut.     A  large-growing  winter  variety ;  a  good  variety  for  fall  and 

winter  use.     Per  pkt.,  5 20 

Custard.  Skin  or  shell  creamy-white  ;  flesh  pale  yellow,  not  remarkable  for  solidity  or  fine- 
ness if  texture  ;  one  of  the  hardiest  and  most  productive.     Per  pkt.,  5  .         .         .20 

Mammoth.  Tt.!'«  is  the  largest  variety  kno\vn,  and,  under  favorable  conditions  of  clima.te, 
and  in  nch  soil,  it  often  grows  to  the  weight  of  from  a  hundred  to  a  hundred  and 
forty  pounds.     Per  pkt.,  25. 


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Moore's  Vegetable  Cream.  A  new  English  variety  of  the  Vegetable  Marrow,  introduced 
by  Thomas  Moore,  Esq.,  Secretary  of  the  Royal  Horticultural  Society,  and  recom- 
mended as  a  most  valuable  acquisition.     Per  pkt.,  25. 

Turban,  or  lurk's  Cap.  A  superior  late-growing  variety.  At  the  blossom-end,  the  fruit 
suddenly  contracts  to  an  irregular,  cone-like  point  or  termination ;  of  a  greenii-h 
color,  striped  with  white,  and  thus  in  form  and  color  somewhat  resembling  a  tur- 
ban ;  whence  the  name  ;  flesh  orange-yellow,  thick,  fine-grained,  sugary,  and  well- 
flavored.     (See  engraving,  p.  121.)     Per  pkt.,  10        ....        .  .40 

Vokohoma.     A  new  variety  from  Japan  ;  finest-grained  of  all  the  Squashes,  with  a  rich 

Marrow  flavor.     (See  engraving,  p.  121.)     Per  pkt.,  15 40 


Tomato  (Solanum  Lvcopersicum). 
G^rrran,  Liebesap/el.  —  French,  Tomate.  —  Spanish,  TomaU. 
TheiR  is  no  vegetable  on  the  catalogue  that  has  obtained  such  popularity  in  so  short  a  time  as 

the  one  low under  consideration.     It  may  be  served  in  various  ways,  and,  in  nearly  every  form,  is 

highly  esteemed. 

Culture.  —  The  Tomato  is  raised  fi-om  seeds,  which  should  be  sown  in  a  hotbed  in  March,  or 

in  pots  in  a  warm  window.     They  should  be  started  as  early  and  forwarded  as  r,\pidly  as  possible, 

whether  by  hotbed  or  open-air  culture.     When  about  two  inches  high,  they  should  be  t-snsplantcd, 

in  single  plants,  to  warm,  light,  rich  soil.     Water  freely  at  the  time  of  transplanting.     Shelter  from 

the  sun  for  a  few  days,  or  until  thejr  are  well  established.     If  sown  in  the  open  ground,  select  a 

sheltered  situation,  pulverize  the  soil  finely,  and  sow  in  drills.     This  may  be  done  the  last  of  March 

or  first  of  April.     When  the  plants  are  three  or  four  inches  high,  transplant  to  where  they  are  to 

remain,  as  before  directed. 

per  oz. 

Early  Apple-shaped.     A  very  early  and  productive  variety ;  round,  smooth,  and  of  medium 

size.     Per  pkt.,  10 30 

Large  Smooth  Red.  Fruit  somewhat  flattened,  inclining  to  globular  in  its  general  outline  ; 
medium  size  ;  skin  deep  rich  crimson  ;  flesh  bright  pink  or  rose  color  ;  one  of  the 
best  for  general  cultivation.     Per  pkt.,  5 25 

Lester's   Perfected.      Of  recent  introduction;  regular  form;    large  size;   flesh  firm  and 

well-flavored.     Per  pkt.,  10 40 

Large  Red.     A  very  early  variety,  of  large  size ;  skin  bright  red;  flesh  pink  or  rose  color. 

Per  pkt.,  5  .        . 25 

Pear-shaped.     A  small,  red,  pyriform  or  pear-shaped  variety;   fine  for  preserving.     Per 

pkt.,  10 35 

Large  Yellow.  A  sub-variety  of  the  Red  Pear-shaped,  with  a  clear,  semi-transparent,  yel- 
low skin  and  yellow  flesh  ;  little  used  except  for  preserving  and  pickles.  Per  pkt.,  s,     30 

Red  Plum.  Remarkable  for  its  symmetry,  and  for  its  uniform  size.  It  is  hardy  and  pro- 
ductive ;  used  principally  for  preserving  and  pickles.     Per  pkt.,  10         •         •         •     35 

Yellow  Plum.     Similar  to  above,  except  in  color,  which  is  bright  yellow.     Per  pkt.,  10        .     -q 

Cherry.     A  small  variety,  growing  in  clusters.     Per  pkt.,  10 .^ 

Grape.  A  quite  small  red  variety,  growing  in  long  clusters,  like  grapes,  and  useful  for  pre- 
serves ;  a  new  variety.     Per  pkt.,  10 50 

French  Tree  (Tomato  de  Laye).     A  new  French  variety,  growing  erect,  in  tree  form  ;  very 

ornamental,  as  well  as  large,  and  one  of  the  best  flavored.     Per  pkt.,  10        .         .  i.to 

Fejee  Island.     Fruit  large,  bright  red,  sometimes  ribbed  ;  often  smooth  and  well-filled  to 

the  centre.     Per  pkt.,  10 30 

White  Tomato.     Similar  to  the  Large  Red,  except  in  color.     Per  pkt.,  10. 

Early  York.     One  of  the  very  earliest  varieties;  of  good  size,  productive,  and  excellent 

flavor.     Per  pkt.,  10     ...        .         ...         .         .       .         .         .        .      40 

Cook's  Favorite.  A  comparatively  new  variety;  medium  size,  oval  form,  fair  skin,  deep 
crimson,  very  productive,  and  excellent  flavor  ;  one  of  the  best  tor  general  cultiva- 
tion.    Per  pkt.,  ID 4° 

Tilden's  New  Seedling.  This  new  and  valuable  variety  was  originated  by  Mr.  Tilden,  ot 
Iowa.  It  is  rather  dwarf  in  its  habit,  and  has  distinct  and  peculiar  foliage.  The 
fi'uit  is  large,  roundish,  or  roundish-oval,  in  shape  ;  skin  smooth,  glossy,  and  of  a 
bright-red  color;  flesh  remarkably  solid.  It  ripens  early,  bears  abundantly, 
keeps  a  longer  time  after  being  gathered,  and  bears  carriage  better,  than  any  other 
variety.  Five  hundred  bushels  were  produced  on  an  acre  by  Mr.  Tilden.  Per 
pkt.,  10 50 

Strawberry,  or  Ground  C\\Grry  {Physalis  A Ikekengi).  This,  though  called  a  Tomato,  is 
a  distinct  species ;  excellent  for  preserves,  having  a  peculiar  delicate  strawberry 
flavor.     Per  pkt.,  :o      .       . •        .      5° 

Turnip  (Brassica  Rapa). 
German,  Stecknibe.  —  French,  Navet.  —  Spanish,  Nabo  comun. 

This  is  a  wholesome  and  useful  plant  both  for  man  and  beast,  and  highly  deserving  of  cultiva- 
tion.    It  has  become  in  some  countries  an  extensive  field-crop. 

Culture.  —  All  the  sorts  are  propagated  by  seeds,  which  should  be  sown  where  the  plants  are 
to  remain,  as  they  do  not  generally  succeed  well  when  transplanted.  Sow  as  early  as  the  ground 
will  allow,  in  drills  fourteen  inches  apart  and  half  an  inch  in  depth.  The  young  plants  should  be 
thinned  to  five  or  six  inches  asunder.  When  the  bottoms  begin  to  enlarge,  remove  the  earth  gently 
to  the  depth  of  an  inch  and  a  half,  and  apply  wood-ashes.  The  sowing  for  the  winter's  supply  is 
made  in  August.     One  thing  must  be  observed,  —  to  have  the  ground  always  fresh  dug  before  sow- 


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ing.     Turnips  mast  be  harvested  before  severe  freezing  weather ;  for,  though  comparatively  very 

hardy,  few  of  the  varieties  will  survive  the  winters  of  the  Northern  States  in  the  open  ground.     Cut 

the  leaves  off  to  about  half  an  inch  from  the  bulb  ;  collect  the  latter  and  put  them  in  a  di'y  pit  or 

cellar ;  cover  with  straw  and  earth  over  all.     Thus  protected,  they  will  keep  fresh  till  February. 

The  seed  will  retain  its  vitality  for  three  years  if  kept  in  a  dry  place.     If  it  is  two  years  old,  soak  it 

in  water  twenty-four  hours  before  sowing. 

per  oz. 

Early  White  Flat  Dutch,  or  Spring  Turnip.     Size  medium;  of  quick  growth,  juicy,  and 

of  excellent  quality  ;  may  be  used  either  in  spring  or  fall.     Per  pkt.,  5  .         .         .10 

Early  Snowball.     Round;  white;  a  fine  early  variety.     Per  pkt.,  5 10 

White-top,  Strap  Leaf.      This  is  an  early  variety,  which  is  fast  taking  the  place  of  the  old 

early  Dutch  ;  considered  one  of  the  best  for  market,  or  table  use.     Per  pkt,  5       .     10 

Purple-top,  Strap  Leaf.  This  variety  has  the  form  and  character  of  the  White-top,  Strap 
Leaf,  except  in  color.  These  two  kinds  are  the  best  for  spring  or  fall  sowing,  and 
for  all  garden  culture,  where  they  may  be  grown  fair  and  free  from  worms,  if  not 
sown  too  early  in  the  fall ;  flesh  line-grained,  and  rich  and  buttery  flavored.  Per 
pkt.,  5 10 

Yellow  Malta.  A  beautiful,  very  symmetrical,  small-bulbed,  early  variety ;  skin  very 
smooth,  bright  orange-yellow  ;  flesh  pale  yellow,  fine-grained,  and  well-tlavored. 
Per  pkt.,  5 ro 

Yellow  Aberdeen.     A  hardy  and  productive  variety ;  flesh  pale  yellow,  tender,  and  sugary  ; 

keeps  well.     Per  pkt.,  5 10 

Early  Yellow  Dutch.     A  variety  similar  to  the  preceding,  and  is  a  good  garden  variety.    Per 

pkt,  5  .        .        .' 10 

Orange  Jelly.     A  superior  variety,  of  quick  growth  and  fine  flavor;  flesh  bright  yellow.    Per 

pkt,  5 . 10 

Robertson's  Golden  Stone.  Smooth  and  symmetrical;  skin  bright  yellow;  flesh  firm, 
sweet,  and  well-flavored  ;  remarkably  hardy,  and  keeps  well ;  one  of  the  best  for 
winter  use.     Per  pkt.,  5 10 

Large  White  Norfolk.     A  sub-variety  of  the  Common  Flat  Turnip  ;  grows  to  a  large  size ; 

flesh  white  and  coarse-grained,  but  sweet.     Per  pkt.,  s 10 

Long  White  Tankard.     This  variety  is  recommended  for  its  earliness  and  productiveness, 

but  must  be  considered  a  field  rather  than  a  table  variety.     Per  pkt.,  5  .         .         .10 

Red  Top  Tankard.     Similar  to  above,  except  in  color.     Per  pkt.,  s 10 

Long  Whits,  or  Cow  Horn.  An  excellent  variety;  grows  quickly  to  a  good  size;  flesh 
white,  fine-grained,  and  sweet.  It  keeps  well,  and  is  esteemed  by  many  the  best 
of  all  for  culinary  purposes ;  to  have  it  keep  well,  gather  before  severe  frosts.  Per 
pkt.,  5 .        .        .10 

Long  White  French,  or  Sweet  German.  One  of  the  very  best  for  winter  or  spring  use, 
either  for  the  table  or  for  feeding  stock.  The  flesh  is  firm,  sweet,  and  of  excellent 
flavor;  none  better  for  keeping;  should  be  sown  in  June.     Per  pkt.,  5  .        .     10 

RUTABAGA,   OR  SWEDE  TURNIP. 

Skirving's  Purple-top.     This  is  a  superior  variety,  hardy  and  productive;  flesh  yellow,  of 

solid  texture,  sweet  and  well-flavored.  It  is  a  good  keeper.  Per  pkt.,  5  .  .  10 
Early  Stubble  Swede.     This  is  recommended  for  its  quick  growth,  and  is  well  adapted  for 

late  sowing.  Flesh  firm,  and  well-flavored  ;  very  productive.  Per  pkt,  5  .  .10 
White's  Eclipse,  or  Hybrid.     A  comparatively  new  variety,  and  excellent  for  early  feeding 

purposes.     Large  size,  and  well-flavored.     Per  pkt,  s 10 

Laing's  Improved  Purple-top.     A  superior  variety,  hardy  and  productive.     Flesh  yellow, 

solid,  and  well-flavored  ;  one  of  the  best.     Per  pkt.,  5 10 


^tiom:a.tic,  i»ot,  ajvi>  swjjet  herbs. 

The  generality  of  Aromatic,  Pot,  and  Sweet  Herbs,  may  be  raised  from  seed  sown  early  in  spring. 
As  only  a  small  quantity  of  these  are  necessaiy  for  family  use,  they  may  occupy  a  comer  by  them- 
selves. They  thrive  best  in  a  mellow,  free  soil,  and  care  should  be  exercised  to  harvest  them  at  the 
proper  time.  The  greater  part  of  the  following-named  Herbs  are  perennial,  and  will  multiply  from 
the  seed  they  drop,  or  from  partings  from  the  roots.  The  offsets,  roots,  or  young  plants,  thus  raised, 
should  be  planted  at  suitable  distances  from  each  other.  The  beds  should  be  kept  free  from  weeds  ; 
and,  as  the  herbs  come  into  flower,  cut  them  on  a  dry  day,  and  spread  them  in  a  shady  place  to  dry 
for  use.  The  best  rnethod  for  preserving  them  is  to  rub  them  through  a  sieve  when  thoroughly 
dry,  and  pack  them  in  tin  boxes.  Be  careful  to  put  them  in  a  dry  place.  Price,  per  pkt,  10 ;  by 
the  ounce  on  application. 

Angelica.  Coriander.  Pennyroyal. 

Anise.  Corn  Salad.  Pot  Marigold. 

Balm,  Lemon.  Cumin.  Rosemary. 

I   Basil,  Sweet.  Camellna.  Rue. 

Borage.  Dandelion.  Sage. 

Bene  Plant.  Dill.  Satfron. 

Burnet.  French  Sorrel.  Summer  Savory. 

Cardoon.  Hyssop.  Sweet  Marjoram. 

Caraway.  Horehound.  Sweet  Fennel. 

Chervil.  Lavender.  Thyme. 
Chiccory. 


VEGETA.B3L,E    «&    A.ORICXJLT URACIL.    SDEEDS,    &c. 


PRICES   OF  SOME   LEADING   ARTICLES   BY   THE    POUND   OR    BUSHEL. 


Beans.  per  bush. 

Early  Mohawk       ....         $10.00 

Early  China    ......     7.00 

Early  Yellow  Six-weeks  .  .  .  10.00 
Earlv  Valentine      .....  10.00 

White  Marrow 6.00 

Horticultural  Pole 10.00 

Indian  Chief 16.00 

Large  Lima 17.00 

Case-knife 12.00 

Dutch  Runners 12.00 

Beets.  per  lb. 

Early  Bassano      _ i.oo 

Early  Blood  Turnip        ....     i.oo 

Long  Blood i.oo 

White  Sugar 75 

Mangel  Wurzel 75 

Mangel  Wurzel,  Yellow  Globe      .        .      .75 

Cabbage.  per  lb. 

Early  York 2.50 

Early  Oxheart 3°° 

Early  Wakefield 5.00 

Mason's  Early  Drumhead     .        .        .    4.00 
Stone  Mason  Drumhead        .        .        .     S-oo 
Winningstadt ......     5.00 

Large  Drumhead  f  American)  .  .  4.00 
Large  Drumhead  (imported) .  .  .  2.00 
Premium  Flat  Dutch  (American  .  .  5.00 
Green  Globe  Savoy  (American)  .  .  4.00 
Red  Dutch 400 

Carrot.  per  lb. 

Early  Horn 1.50 

Long  Orange 1.25 

Large  White  Field  ....  i.oo 
Long  Yellow  Altringham       .        .        .     1.25 

CauliHower. 

Half-early  Paris  ...  per  lb.  15.00 
Le  Normand  ....  per  oz.  2.50 
Large  White  French  .  .  per  lb.  8.00 
Walcherin       ....  "       9-00 

Celery. 

White  Solid   ....         per  lb.  3.00 

Red  Solid       ....  "3°° 

Boston  Market       .        .        .         per  oz.  i.oo 

per  lb. 

Chiccory  (for  coffee)         ....     1.25 

per  lb. 

Chinese  Sugar-cane 50 

Corn.  per  one  hundred  eais. 

Darling's  Early.  Shelled,  6.00  bush.  .  4.00 
Red-cob  Sweet.  Shelled,  5.00  .  .  4.00 
Assylum  Sweet.  Shelled,  6.00  .  .  5.00 
Stowell's  Evergreen.  Shelled,  6.00  .  5.00 
Burr's  Improved  Sweet.   Shelled,  6.00.     5.00 

Cucumber.  per  lb. 

Early  Cluster 1.50 

Early  Short  Prickly  ....  1.50 
Early  White-spined  .  .  .  .1.50 
Long  Green 2.00 

Kohl  Rabi.  per  lb. 

Early  White   ......     4.00 

Purple    .......    3.C0 

Lettuce.  per  lb. 

Early  Silesia  ......    4.00 

Drumhead      ......    3.C0 

White  Cabbage 4.00 

Large  India   ......     5.00 

Butter 4.00 


Melon  (Water).  per  lb. 

Mountain  Sweet #1-50 

Black  Spanish  .  .  .  ,  .  2.00 
Mountain  Sprout 2.00 

Melon  (lilusk).  per  lb. 

Nutmeg 1.50 

Jenny  Lind  Early 1.50 

Green  Citron 1.50 

Large  Yellow  Musk       ....     1.50 

Christiana 3.00 

Large  Cantelope   .         .        .        .        .1.50 

Onion.  per  lb. 

Large  Yellow  .....     3.00 

Yellow  Danvers 3.00 

White  Portugal 4.00 

Large  Red 3.00 

Parsnip.  por  lb. 

White  Dutch  ......       .80 

Parsley.  per  lb. 
Extra  Curled  .' 1.50 

Peas.  per  busli. 

Early  Dan  O'Rourke    ....     7.50 

Early  Emperor 6.00 

Early  Kent 7.00 

Blue  Imperial  .....  6.50 
Champion  of  England  ....  8.00 
Missouri  Marrowfat        ....     5.00 

White  Marrowfat 4.30 

Black-eyed  Marrowfat  ....  4.50 
Victoria  Marrowfat         ....     9.00 

Pumpkin.  per  lb. 

Large  Cheese 75 

Large  Yellow  Field 40 

Radish.  per  lb. 
Scarlet  Turnip  ,  .  .  .  .1.25 
Early  Olive-shaped  .  .  .  .1.25 
Long  Scarlet 1.00 

Spinach.  per  lb. 

Summer  ......       .75 

Winter,  Prickly 75 

Salsify.  per  lb. 

Salsify    .......     2.00 

Squash.  per  lb. 

Early  White  Bush  ....     1.25 

Summer  Crookneck  ....  1.25 
Winter  Crookneck         ....     1.50 

Boston  Marrow 1.50 

Hubbard 3.00 

Tomato.  per  lb. 

Early  Red,  or  Apple  ....  4.00 
Large  Smooth  Red        ....     3.00 

Lester's  Perfected 4.00 

Large  Yellow 4.00 

Pear-shaped 4.001 

Turnip.  per  lb. 

Early  White  Dutch  ....  i.oo 
Extra  Early  White-top  ....  i.oo 
Red-top,  Strap-leaf       ....     i.oo 

White-top I.oo 

Long  White  French  ....  i.oo 
Long  Yellow  French     ....     i.oo 

Golden  Ball 1.00 

Yellow  Aberdeen i.oo 

Yellow  Swedish,  or  Ruta-baga  .  .  .75 
Purple-top  Ruta-baga  ....  i.oo 
Laing's  Improved  Ruta-baga  .  .  i.oo 
White  Sweet  German  ....  i.oo 
Fine  American  Ruta-baga     .        .        .     i.oo 


TOBACCO    ©EEI>. 

Connecticut  Seed-leaf.    Extra.    Per  oz.,  35 per  lb.  $^5° 

Havana  Tru«  (imported).    Per  pkt.,  20 peroz.     i.oo 

Maryland.     Per  pkt.,  10 "           .50 

Virginia.     Per  pkt., "           .50 

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COMPLETE  ASSORTMENTS  OF  VEGETABLE  SEEDS, 

FOR  ONE  YEAR'S  SUPPLY, 

Selected  by  us  with  particular  regard  to  the  wants  of  every  purchaser,  and  containing  only  the  most 
popular  and  approved  sorts,  such  as  we  can  confidently  recommend,  and  such  as  we  are  sure  will 
give  the  most  perfect  satisfaction. 

These  Collections  are  always  on  hand,  and  can  be  sent  by  express,  or  No.  5  by  mail,  at  the 
shortest  notice,  upon  receipt  of  the  price  named. 


ARTICLES. 


Peas.     Early  Dan  O'Rourke 

Dwarf  Blue  Imperial  . 

Champion  of  England 

Dwarf  MaiTowfat 
Beans.     Large  Lima  (pole)    . 

Horticultural  (pole) 

Early  Long  Yellow  Six-weeks 

Early  China         .        .        . 
Beeis.     Early  Blood  Turnip . 

Long  Blood 

Early  Bassano 
Brussels  Sprouts  . 
Broccoli.     Early  Purple  Cape 
Carrots.     Early  Horn    . 

Long  Orange 
Cauliflower.     Half-early  Paris 
Cabbage.     Early  York 

Winningstadt 

Premium  Flat  Dutch  . 

Red  Dutch   . 
Celery.     Seymour's  White  Solid 
Corn.     Darling's  Early  . 

Large  Twelve-rowed  Sugar 

Stowell's  Evergreen    . 
Cress.     Fine  Curled 
Cucumber.     Extra  Early  Russian 

Early  White  Spine 
Leek.     Lorvdon  Flag 
Endive.     Green  Curled  . 
Lettuce.     Early  Curled  Silesia 

Early  Tennisball 

Large  India .... 
Musk-melon.     Nutmeg 

Green  Citron 

White  Japan 
Water-melon.     Mountain  Sweet 

Citron  (for  preserves)  . 
Onion.     Yellow  Danvers 

Large  Red  Wethersfield 
Okra.     Long  Green 
Parsley.     Double  Curled  Extra 
Parsnip.     Large  Dutch . 

Student         .... 
Pepper.     Large  Squash 
Radish.     Long  Scarlet  Short-top 

Olive-shaped 

Salsify 

Spinach.     Round,  or  Summer 

Prickly,  or  Winter 
Squash.     Early  Bush,  or  Scollop 

Hubbard      .... 

Boston  Marrow    . 

Winter  Crookneck 
Tomato.     Early  Red 

Large  Red  Smooth 

Erect,  or  Tree      ... 
Turnip.     Red  Top  Strap-leaved 

Long  White  French    . 

Sweet  German      ... 
Erjg-plant.     Large  Round  Purple 
Sweet  and   Pot  Herbs. 

Sweet  Marjoram 

Caraway 

Summer  Savory 

Sage     . 

Thyme . 

Rosemary 


No.  I, 
for  $20, 
contains 


3  quarts 
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I  quart 

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2  quarts 
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No.  2, 
for  $10, 
contains 


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1  ounce 

2  ounces 
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No.  3, 

for  $s, 
contains 


I  pint 
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5  ounce 
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No.  4, 

for  $3, 

contains 


3  pmt 
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4  ounce 
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No.  5, 
for  $2, 
contains 


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128  AMATEUR   cultivator's   GUIDE 


Agrosiis  Sfolonifera.  (Creeping  Bent  Grass.)  This  variety  is  well  adapted  for  moist  places, 
which  sometimes  overflow  ;  fine  for  lawns  or  permanent  pastures  on  account  of  its 
growing  earlier  and  later  than  other  varieties   .....         per  bushel,  $6.00 

Vulgaris.     (Red  Top.)     This  valuaDic  5;rass  is  well  known  throughout  the  Northern 

and  Middle  States,  generally  sown  with  clover  and  Timothy.     Market  price.     . 

per  lb. 

Alopecurus  Pratensis.  (Meadow  Fox-tail.)  A  very  useful  variety  for  pastures ;  closely  re- 
sembling Timothy,  but  may  be  distinguished  from  it  as  hoving  one  palea  only  ;  grows 
quickly  and  very  early,  succeeding  best  in  meadow  land 80 

Anthoxanthum  Odoratum.  (Sweet-Scented  Vernal  Grass.)  This  is  one  of  the  earliest  spring, 
as  well  as  one  of  the  latest  in  the  autumn,  and  is  almost  the  only  grass  that  is  fra- 
grant. It  yields  but  a  moderate  crop,  yet  it  should  be  planted  freely  on  account  of  its 
quality  for  feeding  green,  or  cut  for  hay I'm 

Avena  Flavescens.  (Yellow  Oat  Grass.)  Suitable  for  dry  meadows  and  pastures  ;  should  be 
cultivated  with  other  grass  ;  Sweet  Vernal  and  Crested  Dog's-tail  are  best  adapted  ; 
useful  for  fodder 75 

Bromus  ScSraderi.  (Rescue  Grass.)  A  very  valuable  variety  for  general  cultivation,  espe- 
cially for  dry  grounds,  yielding  two  crops  each  season  ;  is  much  liked  by  cattle  in 
green  state.     Native  of  Australia 1.25 

Cynosurus  Cristatus.  (Crested  Dog's-tail.)  A  fine  variety  for  permanent  pastures  or  lawns  ; 
forms  a  close  turf,  rather  fine  foliage  ;  succeeding  best  on  dry  and  gravelly  soils  ;  the 
seed-stocks  are  dry  and  wiry,  but  the  foliage  is  much  liked  by  cattle  .       .         .     .80 

Dactylis  Glomerata.  (Orchard  Grass.)  This  is  one  of  the  most  valuable  and  widely-known 
of  all  the  pasture-grasses.  Its  rapidity  of  growth,  the  luxuriance  of  its  aftermath, 
and  its  power  of  enduring  the  cropping  of  cattle,  commend  it  highly.  It  should  be  fed 
close  to  prevent  it  running  to  seed,  when  it  loses  a  large  proportion  of  its  nutritive 
matter.  All  kinds  of  stock  eat  it  greedily  when  green  ;  well  adapted  for  growing  under 

trees per  bushel   3.50 

per  lb. 

Fesiuca  Durinscula.  (Hard  Fescue.)  A  fine  variety,  suitable  for  lawns  and  pastures  ;  grow- 
ing well  in  most  any  kind  of  soil,  particularly  dry  soils ;  fine  foliage,  adapted  for 
sheep-grazing:  should  be  planted  with  Festuca  Pratensis  and  Poa  Trivialis.  .     .50 

Praiensis.     (Meadow  Fescue.)  One  of  the  most  common  of  the  Fescue  grasses,  said  to 

be  the  Randall  grass  of  Virginia.     An  excellent  pasture-grass,  forming  a  very  con- 
siderable portion  of  the  turf  of  old  pastures  and  fields.     In  addition  to  its  qualities  as 
•                 a  pasture-grass,  it  is  said  to  make  a  very  good  quality  of  hay  ;  much  relished  by  cat- 
tle.    Thriving  in  any  soil  . 60 

Ovina.     (Sheep  Fescue  )     This  is  much  used  by  the  English  for  sheep-pastures  ;  yields 

but  a  moderate  crop,  and  is  only  recommended  for  sheep-pastures,  as  they  are  very 
fond  of  it.     It  improves  the  flavor  of  mutton  very  much  .  ....     .60 

Loliacea.     (Darned  Spike  Fescue.)  This  variety  is  nearly  allied  to  the  tall   Fescue,  and 

possesses  much  the  same  qualities.  It  grows  naturally  in  moist  rich  meadows,  forming 

a  good  permanent  pasture-grass ■ 80 

Holcus  Lanatus.  (Meadow  Soft  Grass.)  This  beautiful  grass  grows  best  in  moist  fields  and 
peaty  soil  ;  productive,  and  of  easy  cultivation,  but  cattle  are  not  very  fond  of  it  ; 
only  recommended  for  plantingonpoor  peaty  soil,  where  other  grasses  will  not  succeed.  .75 

Lolium  Perenne.     (English  Rye  Grass.)     A  very  valuable  variety  for  permanent  pasture  ; 

best  .adapted  for  moist  land.     Very  nutritious     ......         per  bushel,  5.00 

— —     Italicum.     (Italian  Rye  Grass.)     This  variety  has  been   lately  introduced.     Said  to  be 

superior  to  the  perennial  Rye  Grass  ;  excellent  for  early  sheep-feeding,      per  bushel,  5.00 

Phleum  Pratense.  (Timothy  or  Herds-grass.)  This  well-known  variety  is  highly  recom- 
mended for  hay-crops.  Thriving  best' on  moist  peaty  or  loamy  soils  of  medium 
tenacity.  It  grows  very  readily,  and  yields  large  crops.  It  should  be  cut  in  the 
blossom,  or  directly  after :  it  is  much  relished  by  horses  and  cattle,  while  it  possesses 
a  large  amount  of  nutritive  matter  in  comparison  with  other  grasses.    Market  price. 

Poa  Trivialis.  (Rougli-stalked  Meadow  Grass.)  This  is  a  valuable  grass  to  cultivate  in 
moist,  sheltered  soils,  possessing  very  considerable  nutritive  qualities  ;  exceedingly 
relished  by  cattle,  horses,  and  sheep  ;  when  sown  with  other  varieties,  it  yields  more 
than  an  average  crop per  lb.     .80 

Nemoralis.     (Wood  Meadow  Grass.)    This  is  certainly  to  be  classed  among  the  good 

sh.ided  pasture-grasses,  furnishing  a  fine  succulent  and  very  nutritive  herbage 
which  cattle  are  very  fond  of;  much  recommended  for  pleasure-grounds,  particularly 
under  trees per  lb.     .75 

Pratensis.     (Kentucky  Blue  Grass,  or  June  Grass.)  This  is  an  early  grass,  very  common 

in  the  soils  of  New  England  and  the  West,  and  highly  recommended  for  lawns  ;  grows 
well  in  dry  gravelly  soils  ;  very  nutritive  for  all  kinds  of  grazing-stock.  Per  bushel, 
from  $4.00  to  $8.00. 

GKA-SS    ©EEr>   FOU   3L.A.W1VS. 

One  of  the  most  pleasing  features  connected  with  a  garden  is  a  well-kept  lawn  ;  but,  to  secure 
this  most  desirable  object,  much  depends  upon  the  selection  of  such  grasses  as  will  present  a  fresh 
and  luxuriant  verdure  throughout  the  season.  For  this  purpose,  a  mixture  of  seveial  kinds  of  the 
finer  grasses  is  most  suitable.  These  we  can  supply  ready  mixed,  of  the  best  sons,  and  proper 
proportions  of  each.  The  quantity  usually  sown  is  two  bushels  per  acre.  Per  bushel,  $6.00 ;  20 
cents  per  qt.     Extra  fine  French,  best  adapted  for  dry  soil,  30  cents  per  qt. 


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129 


ORj^-iiv  ^]vr>  ort^ss  heet>©. 


The  prices  of 
market  rates  and 
Barley. 
Bedford  Oats. 
Buckwheat. 
Spring  Wheat. 
Winter  Wheat. 
Spring  Rye. 
VVinter  Rye. 
Broom  Com. 
Field  Peas. 
Spring  Vetches. 
Flax-seed. 


these  are  variable  ;  but  purchasers  may 
of  the  best  quality. 

Hungarian  Grass. 

Chinese  Sugar  Cane. 

Canada  Corn. 

Button      " 

King  Philip  Corn. 

Herds  Grass,  or  Timothy. 
•  Northern  Red-top  Grass. 

Southern  Red-top  Grass. 

Rhode-Island  Bent  Grass. 

Tine-top,  or  Dew-grass. 

MUlet. 


depend  on   having  them  at  the  lowest 

Fowl  Meadow  Grass. 
Orchard  Grass. 
Perennial  Rye  Grass. 
Meadow  Foxtail  Grass. 
Sweet  Vernal  Grass. 
Italian  Rye  Grass. 
Northern  Red  Clover. 
Southern  Red  Clover. 
White  Dutch  Clover. 
Lucerne,  or  French  Clover. 
Kentucky  Blue  Grass,  ext.  clean. 


E^RXJIT    SEEOS. 


Apple  Seed 
Cherry  Pits 
Currant  Seed 
Gooseberry  Seeds 
Grape  (Hothouse) 


lb.  Jo.  50 

"  -5° 

oz.  .75 

"  1.25 

"  1. 00 


Peach  Pits 
Plum  Pits 
Pear  Seed 
Quince  Seed 
Raspberry  Seed 


bush 

;?2.oo 

lb. 

■SO 

" 

300 

.          ** 

4.00 

oz. 

•75 

(STPfcAWBERKY    SEED. 

Saved  from  our  large  collection  of  over  forty  varieties,  embracing  all  the  best  European  and 
American  kinds  in  cultivation.     Mixed  seed.     Per  pkt.,  S0.25. 

OTt]VA.lM:Er«fT-4.L.   THEE    SEEDS. 

T>} orv/:iy  Spruce  {A ii'es  E xce/sa) lb.  J1.50        oz.  ;Jo.20 

European  Silver  Fir  (A  ln'cs  Pectiitafa) "      1.50          "  .20 

tiorwziy  Mcipie  (Acer  P/atanoiJei) "1.50          "  .20 

Sui2,cir  j\l3.p\e  (Acer  Sacc/utrzfiiim) "      1.50          "  .25 

Tree  of  Heaven  (Ailanthzes  Glandulosa) "2.50          "  .30 

S\\iLXo'^r\i(Carya  Alba) .         qt.  .25 

Or\-i2invt\\\-3\.lLh.orw(CratcEgiis  Coccitieus)'   .,.'..        .         .lb.     1.25        oz.  .25 

Bmnini;^  Bush  (Eiiot/ymits  A  tnericana) "      3.00          "  .50 

Salisburia  (Ghiko  Btloba) 100  seeds,  5.00 

'F^wtopt2.\\M.ouu\.'s\u  \'i\\(Fraxinus  Excelsior) lb.     1.25         oz  .25 

Red  Cedar  (y«;i/)*fr7«  Virginiana)               "        -75          "  I'l 

Scotch  Larch  (Larix  Europa) "      2.50          "  .2$ 

Tulip  Tree  (Liriodeitdron  TuUpi/era) "      2.00          "  .30 

Magnolia  (Magnolia  Acuminata) "      4.00          "  .40 

Scotch.  Vine  (Films  Syivestris)               "      2.50          "  .25 

Aus\.r\s.r\  Vine  (I'inus  Aitstriaca) .      "      3.00          "  .25 

While  Pine  (Finns  Sirobos) "      4.00          "  .^o 

\e\\o\\  l^ocust  (Robinia  Fseudo  Acacia. "      i.oo          "  .15 

American  Arbor  Vits,  c\ea.n  seed  (T/iuj'a  Occidenialis)      ...        .        .  .  "      7.00         "  .60 

American  FAm  (Ulntus  Americana) "      4.00          "  .40 

^eWow  Wood  (I'irgilia  Liitea)   .           ..........            "  2.00 

Many  other  varieties  of  Tree  and  Shrub  Seeds  can  be  supplied  on  seasonable  application. 

SEEDS    FOR.   IIEr>Gi:S. 

Honey  Locust,  or  Three-thortied  Acacia  (Gleditschia  Triacantktis)        .        .        '.        .lb.  $0,75 

Buckthorn  (Rhantmis  Catliarticus)           .          ........."  1.25 

Os-\%e  Or?iU%,e  (ttlacliira  Aurantiaca'^ "  1.25 

\u\er\C2iU  h.rh<yc\i\.x  (Thuja  Occidentalis) oz.  .50 


CULUV^HY  ROOTS,    I»IL.A.1VTS,    «fec. 

Asparagus  Roois,  Giant.     One  year  old hund.  $i.oo 

Two  years  old "  1.50 

Garlic lb.  .40 

Shallots.     A  species  of  onion,  esteemed  for  its  fine  flavor "  .40 

Potato  Onions.     Early,  and  mild  flavor bush.  3.00 

Top  or  Tree  Onions.     Valuable  for  pickling "  6.00 

Riiubarb.     Myatt's  Victoria.    Very  large  ;  a  popular  variety doz.  2.00 

Myatt's  Linnsus.     Large,  very  tender,  and  excellent "  2.00 

Prince  Albert.     Early  and  fine "  3.00 

-: —     Downing's  Mammoth.     Extra  large  and  tender "  3  00 

Gaboon's  Mammoth.     One  of  the  largest  ;  very  tender "  2.00 

Champagne.     Large;  tender;  fine  flavor "   '  3.60 

Chinese  Potato "  i  00 

Tomato,  Cabbage,  Cauliflower,  Celery,  Pepper,  Sweet  Potato,  and  Egg-Plants,  &c.,  of  different 
varieties,  supplied;  in  their  Season  by  the  hundred  or  thousand,  at  reasonable  prices. 

17 


130  AMATEUR   cultivator's   GUIDE 


NOVELTIES     AND     SPECIALITIES 
FOR    1867    AND    1868. 

VEGETABLE     SEEDS. 


iOca-n. 

per  pkt. 
Giant  Wax.  Recently  introduced,  and  differing  essentially  from  the  old  German  Wax- 
Bean,  being  of  a  more  robust  growth  and  more  productive.  The  pods  are 
from  six  to  nine  inches  in  length,  and  from  three-fourths  to  one  inch  in  breadth  ; 
the  beans,  when  ripe,  are  of  a  reddish  color.  Mr.  A.  L.  Felton,  a  highly 
successful  vegetable-grower  near  Philadelphia,  who  has  grown  them  for  several 
seasons,  estimates  the  yield  at  about  one-half  peck  of  pods  to  the  pole,  of 
three  plants.  The  pods,  when  fit  for  use,  are  of  a  clear,  waxy  color,  perfectly 
stringless,  and,  when  cooked,  are  as  tender  as  marrow,  and  truly  delicious.       .  25 

Bnissell   Sprouts. 

Dwarf  Cabbage.     A  variety  with  a  shorter  stem,  sprouts  somewhat  larger  and  closer 

set  than  the  old  variety ....       10 

Beet. 

Simon's  Early.  An  improvement  on  other  early  kinds;  and  is  now  superseding  the 
Bassano,  being  quite  as  early,  and  of  a  blood-red  color ;  smooth  and  turnip- 
shaped.     Considered  a  most  valuable  variety  for  the  market        ....       10 

Carter's  Champion  Mangel.  This  improved  variety  of  Orange  Globes  is  believed  to  be 
superior  to  any  other  sort,  and  to  produce  a  greater  weight  per  acre.  Price, 
per  oz.,  10  ;  per  lb.,  75. 

Broccoli. 

Carter's  Summer.  A  new  variety,  with  enormous,  close,  white  heads,  coming  at  a  time 
when  it  will  be  most  valuable,  —  between  the  late  Broccoli,  and  the  Cauliflower. 
This  variety  is  very  distinct  from  all  other  sorts  in  seeds,  foliage,  and  heads        .      25 

Borecole,   or    DKale* 

Abergeldie.  A  dwarf-curled  Kale,  of  extreme  beauty,  good  color,  delicate  mellow  flavor, 
and  as  double  as  a  fine  curled  Parsley.  This  is  a  valuable  winter  green,  and 
will  be  found  a  very  useful  and  extremely  handsome  garnish         .        .        .         .25 

Cal>l>age. 

Foliler's  Improved  Brunswick.  The  Earliest,  Shortest-stemmed,  and  very  best 
Drumhead  yet  offered.  The  Boston  market-gardeners  all  use  it  in  preference 
to  any  other ;  and,  to  show  how  highly  it  is  esteemed  in  this  market,  we  will 
state  that  it  sold  readily  at  55  00  per  ounce  the  past  season,  and  all  were  well 
satisfied  that  it  is  the  best  variety  for  either  early  or  late  planting.  Every  plant 
produces  a  good  head,  —  when  fullygrown,  weighing  from  twenty  to  thirty  pounds, 
—  and  requiring  only  ordinary  cultivation.  The  quality  is  excellent.  Mr.  John 
Stone,  of  Marblehead,  Mass.,  the  originator  of  the  well-known  Stone-mason 
Drumhead,  allows  us  to  state  that  he  considers  it  far  superior  to  any  Drum- 
head he  has  ever  seen.  He  has  raised  good-sized  heads  the  past  season  in 
eighty-five  days  from  planting  the  seed.  We  warrant  our  stock  the  purest  in 
the  country.     Five  for  $1.00  .         .  25 

Early   Schweinfurth.     A  very  remarkable  and  valuable  variety,  both  forearliness  and 

large  size  ;  adapted  chiefly  for  summer  and  autumn  use.     (See  cut.)     Perez..  50.       10 

Early  Pancalier  Joulin  Savoy.     A  very  good  variety,  with  a  head  of  medium  size,  and 

very  early  ;  indeed,  the  earliest  of  all  Savoys 10 


MARBLEHEAD    MAMMOTH    DRUMHEAD   CABBAGE.      See  page  131. 


^■^^  -T^,'^'^:'^-'^  r^^c^^ 


CABBAGE.     EARLY   SCHWEINFURTH.     See  page  130. 


TO   THE   VEGETABLE   GARDEN.  I3I 

per  pkt. 

Marblehead  Mammoih  Drumhead.     The  largest  Cabbage  in  the  world. 

This  (the  Mammoth)  is,  without  doubt,  the  largest  variety  of  the  Cabbage 
family  in  the  world,  being  the  result  of  the  extreme  of  high  culture.  In  form  this 
variety  differs,  the  head  being  sometimes  nearly  hemispherical,  at  other  times 
nearly  flat.  Under  high  culture  it  i;-  compact  and  hard.  Its  size  is  indeed 
matnmoth,  ranging  from  that  of  a  half-bushel  measure  up  to  that  of  a  two- 
bushei  basket,  and  even  larger.  They  have  been  grown,  and,  when  stripped 
of  all  waste  leaves,  could  not  be  got  into  a  two-bushel  basket,  having  a  greater 
diameter  by  two  inches  !  Mr.  Alley,  the  originator  of  this  Cabbage,  has  grown 
them  measuring  seventy  inches,  or  nearly  six  feet  in  circumference,  when  meas- 
ured around  the  solid  head  !  The  weight  of  these  Cabbages  is  proportional  to 
their  size,  averaging,  by  the  acre,  under  the  high  culture  of  our  Marblehead 
farmers,  about  thirty  pounds  a  plant.  The  Cabbage  that,  for  size,  took  the  first 
premium  of  the  Massachusetts  Horticultural  Society  at  the  exhibition  of  i860, 
was  of  this  variety,  weighing  over  forty  pounds.  Of  the  famous  crop  of  Mr. 
Seth  H.\THAWAY,  grown  in  1856,  the  largest  Cabbage  weighed  sixty-two 
pounds. 

Cultivate  in  rows  four  feet  apart,  and  allow  about  four  feet  between  the 
plants.  For  early  marketing,  start  in  a  hotbed  :  for  winter  use,  plant  in  latitude 
of  Boston  by  the  23d  of  May.     Price,  Mammoth  Marblehiad,  $1.00  per  oz.       .       25 

Cannon  Ball.     An  early  variety  ;  round,  and  the  hardest  headed  of  all  cabbages        .        .      25 

Cauliflo-wer. 

Lenr>aitre.  A  fine  variety  of  the  half-early  Paris  Cauliflower,  producing  a  large,  firm 
head,  very  white,  and  of  superior  quality ;  much  esteemed  by  the  Paris  market- 
gardeners  ;  stem  .short 15 

Boston  Market.  The  seed  of  this  celebrated  Cauliflower  was  saved  by  one  of  the  suc- 
cessful Boston  market-gardeners,  and  can  be  relied  upon  as  the  best,  in  every 
respect,  for  family  or  market  purposes 15 

Carrot. 

Improved  White  Green-Top  Orihe.  An  improved  variety  of  the  white  Belgium  Carrot, 
with  shorter  and  much  larger  roots ;  perfectly  smooth,  cylindrical,  and  tapering 
to  a  rather  blunt  point.     It  is  easily  pulled  out,  and  yields  very  large  crops        .       10 

Celery. . 

Boston  Market.  A  favorite  variety  in  the  Boston  market ;  remarkable  for  its  tender, 
crisp,  and  succulent  stems,  and  its  peculiarly  mild  flavor.  It  is  extensively  cul- 
tivated by  the  market-gardeners  around  Boston,  and  surpasses  any  other  variety 
for  its  great  excellence 15 

Cucum"ber. 

General  Grant.  One  of  the  newest  and  best  varieties.  It  is  perfect  in  form,  solid,  crisp, 
and  most  agreeable  flavor ;  grows  from  twenty  to  thirty  inches  long  ;  very  hardy, 
and  succeeds  well  in  the  open  ground.  It  is  a  most  desirable  variety  for  exhi- 
bition or  for  the  table 25 

Bedfordshire  Surprise.  One  of  the  most  popular  English  varieties  :  black  spine;  grow- 
ing from  sixteen  to  twenty  inches  long ;  fine  form  ;  good  flavor,  and  very  solid  ; 
succeeds  well  in  the  open  ground 

Corn. 

Crosby's  Early  Twelve-Rowed.  The  earliest  variety  of  twelve-rowed  sweet  corn  brought 
into  Boston  market,  full  kemelled,  sweet,  and  delicious.  Received  the  premium 
of  the  Massachusetts  Horticultural  Society,  in  1867,  as  the  best  early  corn.  Cul- 
tivated almost  exclusively  by  Boston  market-gardeners  15 

Early  Dwarf  Suqar.  A  very  valuable  sort  for  early  use,  and  also  for  planting  in  succes- 
sion. The  kernel  is  sweet  and  tender,  and  white  before  maturity  ;  dull  yellowish- 
white,  when  ripe 10 

Red  Sweet.  This  is  a  new  variety,  produced  by  crossing  the  old  red  with  the  white. 
The  producer  says  that  it  is  superior  to  any  other  variety  for  the  table,  so 
tender  that  a  person  without  teeth  can  eat  it.  It  is  also  of  large  size,  sweet,  and 
mellow  or  fat.  When  in  eating  order  it  is  pink,  but  turns  to  a  bright  red  when 
dry.  Should  not  be  cooked  until  the  ears  are  well  filled.  We  have  secured 
the  entire  stock  of  this  rare  novelty 25 

Corn  Salad. 

Striped-Leaved.     A  striped-leaved  variety,  quite  a  novelty  for  the  kitchen-garden     .        .       15 

Cotton. 

Sea  Island  (Long  Staple).      A  very  showy  plant,  with  handsome  althea-Iike  flowers, 

yellow,  with  maroon  centre.     Small  pkts 10 


132  AMATEUR   cultivator's   GUIDE 

^Egs  Plant. 

per  pkt. 
Pekin  New  Black.  An  entirely  new  and  distinct  kind,  from  China.  The  plant  grows 
erect  and  handsome,  attaining  the  height  of  two  to  three  feet ;  with  rich,  dark, 
bronzy-purple  foliage,  very  ornamental.  The  fruits  are  round,  or  globular,  of  a 
deep  purple,  almost  black,  weighing  four  to  eight  pounds  each  ;'skin,  smooth 
and  glossy.  Exceedingly  prolific,  and  as  early  as  the  long  purple.  The  flesh 
is  white,  fine  grained,  and  more  delicate  flavored  than  the  old  varieties.  Speci- 
mens exhibited  by  us  at  the  annual  exhibition  of  the  Massachusetts  Horticul- 
tural Society,  September,  1867,  attracted  great  attention,  and  were  awarded  a 
prize 25 

I^ettuoe. 

Bossin.     Said  to  be  the  best  Cabbage  Lettuce  in  cultivation  ;  In  shape,  color,  and  quality, 

it  resembles  the  Batavian  Lettuce 25 

Mielons. 

Aehapesnorricher.     A  handsome  green-fleshed  variety  from  Ionian  Islands,  of  very  fine 

flavor        .         .         . 25 

Carter's  Exceisior.     An  English  variety,  said  to  be  one  of  the  best  green-fleshed  sorts    .  25 

Turner's  Scarlet  Gem.     A  fine  scarlet-fleshed  variety,  highly  esteemed  for  growing  in 

frames 23 

Princess  Alexandra.  Another  English  variety.  Anew  hybrid,  of  globiflar  shape,  very 
evenly  quartered  and  netted  ;  pale-green  colored  flesh,  with  very  little  pulp  iii 
the  centre,  delicate  pine-apple  flavor,  highly  recommended  ....  25 

Trentham   Hall.     An  English  variety,  green-fleshed,  sweet,  suitable  for   cultivating    in 

frames "      .  25 

per  qt. 

Drew's  New  Dwarf.  This  is  the  greatest  acquisition  yet  made,  and  has  proved  one  of  the 
most  valuable  introductions  to  the  numerous  variety  of  Peas.  It  grows  only  one 
foot  high,  branching  profusely,  and  forming  an  erect,  dense  bush.  The  pea  is 
of  the  largest  size,  of  n  bluish  tinge,  slightly  shrivelled,  and  as  sweet  and  delicious 
as  the  Champion  of  England,  without  the  tough  skin  of  that  variety ;  medium 
early.  It  is  very  productive,  and  a  most  valuable  and  extra  fine  pea.  A  single 
row,  planted  one  foot  apart,  will  fill  the  row  a  foot  wide  and  one  foot  high       .         .   i.oo 

Sutton's  Ringleader.  A  new,  extra  early  pea,  imported  fi-om  London,  and  recommended 
by  Messrs.  Sutton  &  Son  as  the  earliest  pea  in  England,  and  also  as  a  very  prolific 
variety 80 

McLean's  Little  Gem.  A  dwarf,  prolific,  green,  wrinkled  marrow;  habit  similar  to  the 
very  early  Tom-Thumb  Pea,  and  is  a  first  early.  This  pea  is  a  great  acquisition. 
The  chief  fault  hitherto  in  early  peas  has  been  want  of  flavor  ;  but  this  valuable 
variety  has  all  the  sugary  flavor  of  the  late  wrinkled  peas,  coupled  with  a  first 
early  pea.     Height,  one  foot 90 

McLean's  Epicureans.  A  second  early  wrinkled  marrow,  of  delicious  flavor;  fine  large 
peas,  in  well-filled  pods,  and  plenty  of  them  ;  marked  by  the  Royal  Horticultural 
Society  .as  being  a  very  profuse  bearer i.oo 

McLean's  Wonderful.  This  is  recommended  as  the  best  dwarf  late  pea  in  cultivation, 
remarkable  for  its  large,  well-filled  pods,  fine,  sugary  flavor,  and  great  productive- 
ness.    Height,  two  feet        ............So 

Laxton's  Prolific  Early  Long  Pod.  This  valuable  variety  was  raised  by  Thomas  Laxton, 
of  Stamford,  England.  Some  pods  (in  a  green  state)  were  exhibited  at  Mark 
Lane,  London,  last  June,  averaging  eleven  and  twelve  peas  in  a  pod ;  and  they 
were  pronounced  by  several  eminent  members  of  the  London  seed-trade  to  be  an 
exceedingly  fine  variety.  For  a  second  early  pea,  there  is  no  pea  of  a  similar  class 
in  cultivation  to  equal  it ;  and  we  feel  every  confidence  that  it  will  be  in  general 
cultivation  in  a  very  few  years.  The  pea  has  the  same  habit  and  character  as 
Dickson's  favorite,  excepting  that  the  pods  are  nearly  double  the  size.  Price,  per 
pkt.,  containing  5  pint,  50  cents 1.50 

The  following  are  extracts  from  some  English  testimonials :  — 

"I  have  also  personally  tested,  and  can  confidently  recommend,  the  new  pea  as  a  first-class 
second  eariy  variety."  (Signed)  M.  MATHESON, 

Gardener  to  Marquis  of  Exeter. 
"  I  consider  it  decidedly  ^n  improvement  upon  all  other  early  peas." 

(Signed)  GEO.  ABBOTT, 

One  of  the  Committee  of  the  Stamford  Horticultural  Society. 
"  I  grow  a  great  number  of  peas,  but  have  seen  none  to  be  compared  to  Mr.  Laxton's." 

(Signed)                                     C.  CLARK, 
Superintendent  Stamford  Horticultural  Society  Exhibitions. 
The   Peabody.     A  very  dwarf,  prolific,  branching,  late  variety  ;  of  the  Tom-Thumb  habit  ; 
height,  fifteen  inches  ;  good  flavor,  and  very  productive.     The  Peabody  is  a  later 
variety  than  the  Dwarf  Waterloo,  to  which  it  forms  a  good  succession.     Per  pkt., 
containing  J  pint,  50  cents 1.50 


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perqt. 

Dwarf  Waterloo,  Late  Branching  Marrow.  A  dwarf  variety  of  tall  Royal  Victoria  or 
Waterloo  Marrow ;  of  Tom-Thumb  habit  ;  height,  fifteen  inches  ;  the  most  valu- 
able dwarf  pea  for  general  and  late  cropping  ever  offered  ;  very  dwarf,  good  flavor, 
and  very  productive.     P^r  pkt.,  containing  4  pint,  50  cents      .      -  .         .         .         .    1.50 

Carter's  First  Crop.  This  early  variety  is  imported  direct  from  Messrs.  Carter  &  Co., 
London,  who  say  it  is  the  earliest  pea  in  cultivation,  an  excellent  bearer,  and  can 
be  recommended  for  cultivation  without  sticks         . 80 

Dickson's  First  and  Best.  A  new  English  variety,  remarkably  productive,  and  recom- 
mended as  one  of  the  very  earliest  peas  in  England        ......    i.oo 

Waite's  Caractacus.  A  very  early  sort,  carefully  selected  from  the  well-known  Dan 
O'Rourke.  It  has  a  very  strong  constitution,  and  is  represented  to  be  several 
days  earlier So 

Peppers. 

per  pkt. 

Long  Red  Arabian.  Very  pretty ;  new  variety  of  the  Long  Red  Capsicum  ;  fruits  upright, 
a  little  smaller  than  the  ancient  varieties,  but  produced  in  greater  quantity,  and 
of  a  more  pleasing  shape.         , 15 

Monstruosus  or  Grossum.     A  new,  remarkably  fine  variety,  growing  to  very  large  size  ; 

highly  recommended  for  stuffing 10 


Potatoes. 

The  following  English  varieties,  some  of  them  never  before  offered  in  this  country,  having  be- 
come  very  popular  in   Europe,    we   have  imported  a  few  of  the  following  sorts,  which  we  shall 

offer  to  our  patrons,  with  their  descriptions,  as  received  from  England  :  — 

per  peck. 

Confederate.  The  tubers  are  of  a  large  oval  or  oblong  form  :  eyes  numerous,  but  not 
deeply  set ;  skin,  yellowish-white  and  very  smooth  ;  flesh,  white  when  cooked  ; 
good  quality ;  very  prolific.  Mr.  C.  N.  Bracket,  Chairman  of  the  Vegetable 
Committee  Massachusetts  Horticultural  Society,  raised,  last  season,  from  eight 
medium-sized  tubers,  five  and  a  half  pecks  of  good  sound  potatoes     .         .         .      1.50 

Ash  Top  Fluke.  Recommended  as  a  second  early  sort.  Very  handsome  tubers,  and, 
when  boiled,  is  very  mealy  and  of  most  excellent  flavor.  Keeps  well ;  wherever 
shown  in  England,  always  considered  the  best 2.00 

King  of  Potatoes.     Large,  prolific,  and  hardy  ;  not  liable  to  disease  ;  said  to  be  the  best 

Kidney  Potatoes  yet  introduced  for  main  crop 1.50 

Pheasant  Eye.     A  very  early  sort ;  highly  recommended  as  being  very  prolific  ;   floury  and 

fine  flavored     . 1.50 

Wheeler's  Milky  White.     A  very  fine  seedling,  coming  in  after  the  early  varieties;   of 

delicious  flavor  ;  color,  as  white  as  milk  ;  very  highly  recommended    .         .         .      1.50 

Sutton's  Early  Race-Horse.  Another  English  variety,  but  a  few  days  later  than  the  pre- 
ceding ;  productive,  and  of  extra  fine  quality,  excellent  for  tbrcing.  A  trial  the 
past  season  authorizes  us  to  recommend  this  with  the  greatest  confidence.  Our 
stock  of  this  variety  is  quite  limited.     .........      1.50 

Carter's  Champion  Early  Forcing.  Said  to  be  the  earliest  frame  potato  in  cultiva- 
tion, of  exceeding  fine  flavor,  with  scarcely  any  haum,  and  therefore  very  suita- 
ble for  forcing .       1.50 

Prince  of  Wales,  or  rted  Regent.  From  the  original  stock,  which  took  the  first  prize 
at  the  Birmingham  show,  and  also  several  distinguished  prizes  in  other  parts  of 
the  country,  including  the  first  prize  at  the  Worcestershire  Agricultural  Show, 
as  the  best  seed  potato  for  general  and  field  culture.  It  is  one  o{  the  finest  and 
most  productive .         ...      1.50 

The  following  popular  American  varieties  we  can  supply  from  the  original  stocks,  prices  subject  to 

v.iriation :  — 

per  bush. 

Goodrich's  Early.  A  very  early  and  prolific  variety,  often  yielding  a  crop  of  three  hun- 
dred bushels  per  acre.  Skin  and  flesh,  white  ;  eyes,  smooth  ;  solid  and  sound  to 
the  core,  keeping  well.     Price,  $1 .00  per  peck $300 

The  Harrison.  A  winter  variety,  large,  smooth,  with  fiiU  eyes,  white  skin,  and  flesh 
sound  and  healthy  ;  an  admirable  keeper  ;  always  solid  to  the  heart,  of  first 
quality,  and  enormously  productive.  Average  yield,  on  good  rich  soil,  400  bushels 
per  acre.     Per  pk  ,  S2  00 6.00 

Gleason.     A  fine  late  winter  variety,  very  hardy  and  productive  ;  slightly  coppery  color, 

oval,  very  smooth  and  handsome  ;  flesh,  white  ;  table  qualities,  superior.    Under      <• 
Dr.  Gray's  cultivation,  it  is  said  to  yield  at  the  rate  of  400  bushels  to  the  acre, 
being  more  productive  than  its  parent,  the  Rusty  Coat.     Per  pk  ,  #1.00     .         .      3.00 

HefTron.  A  long,  smooth  tuber  of  flesh  color,  with  full  eyes  and  white  flesh,  ripening  in 
early  autumn  ;  has  proved  entirely  free  from  disease,  and  is  equalled  in  produc- 
tiveness only  by  the  Harrison.    For  table-use  it  has  few  equals.     Per  pk.,  $1.00.      3.00 

Early  Sebec,  or  Bosion  iVlarket.  A  large  and  superior  early  variety  ;  flesh  white,  nearly 
smooth  :  white  skin,  fine  grained,  and  keeps  late  ;  quality  good,  as  an  early  or 
late  variety  ;  lately  introduced  from  Maine,  preferred  by  Boston  market-gar- 
deners to  any  other  variety.     Per  pk.,  75  cents      .......      2.00 

Colebrook  Seedling.     A  large  purple  or  light-red   variety;  very  productive  and  of  fine 

quality;  keeping  late  in  tlie  season;  highly  recommended.      Per  pk.,  75  cents.     2.00 


134  AMATEUR    CULTIVATOR  S    GUIDE 

per  bush. 

The  Calico  is  a  kidney-shaped  white  variety,  with  splushes  of  red  near  the  stem,  white 
fleshed,  very  handsome  and  prolific,  entirely  hardy,  and  is  a  very  fine  sort  for 
early  winter  use.     It  is  a  seedling  of  the  Garnet  Chili       Cooks  white  and  dry 
for  a  new  seedling,  and  promises  well ;  very  productive,  yielding  at  the  rate  of 
400  bushels  to  the  acre.     Per  pk.,  Ji.oo        ........       3.00 

Potatoes  BY  Mail. — To  Parties  residing  at  a  distance  from  Railroads  and  Express  Offices, 

we  will  send  a  package  containing  four  pounds  of  either  the  above  varieties  by  mail,  postpaid,  for 

one  dollar ;  six  packages  for  five  dollars.     No  less  than  one  dollar's  worth,  or  more  than  one  kind 

in  a  package,  will  be  sent  by  mail. 

*'  Ila<plianus    Caudatus,'* 

per  pkt. 
Or  Edible  Podded  Raddish.  This  valuable  new  vegetable  belongs  to  the  Radish  tribe; 
but,  unlike  that  esculent,  the  seed-pods  (not  the  root)  are  eaten  :  these  are  very 
curious,  attaining  an  immense  size  in  a  wonderfully  short  time,  sometimes  grow- 
ing as  much  as  three  inches  in  a  night.  It  is  a  native  of  Java,  where  it  is 
known  under  the  name  of  Moygri,  and  is  much  used  in  some  parts  of  India,  for 
salading,  Sjc.  It  can  be  sown  in  the  open  air,  or  in  pots,  and  then  transferred 
to  the  ground  ;  and  will  grow  in  almost  any  soil,  care  being  taken  that  the  plants 
stand  two  to  three  feet  apart,  to  allow  room  for  the  growth  of  the  pods.  This 
vegetable  can  be  used  in  various  ways  ;  indeed,  it  may  be  regarded  as  one  of  the 
most  useful  that  have  been  introduced  for  many  years.  The  seed,  when  sown, 
easily  vegetates,  and  in  about  eight  weeks  the  plants  flower  profusely,  and  then 
produce  extraordinary  siliquas  (pods),  which  are  very  remarkable  from  their 
attaining  the  enormous  length  of  about  two  feet.  These  pods  have  a  most  agree- 
able flavor,  and  when  about  half  grown  can  be  eaten  in  the  same  way  as  roots 
of  the  common  Radish,  which  they  greatly  resemble  in  taste,  but  are  far 
superior  in  delicacy  of  flavor.  In  salads  they  will  be  highly  estimated  ;  for, 
added  to  their  other  merits,  they  possess  the  excellent  advantage  of  being  easily 
digested  ;  they  also  make  a  good  pickle,  for  which  purpose  they  are  well  adapted. 
It  is,  however,  when  the  pods  are  boiled  that  they  are  most  delicious,  eating  like 
marrow,  and  having  a  most  delicate  flavor;  they  should  be  served  on  toast,  and 
will  form  a  most  agreeable  addition  and  novelty  for  the  table       ....        25 

Hadlsli. 

White-Tipped  Scarlet  Turnip.  This  is  a  new  variety,  which  will  prove  more  acceptable 
than  our  white-tipped  Scarlet  Olive-shaped  Radish,  on  account  of  its  round 
root ;  and  we  have  no  doubt  it  will  soon  be  a  great  favorite  with  all  market 
and  vegetable  gardeners .         15 

New  French  Breakfast.  A  new,  quick-growing  variety.  Oval  form  ;  color  scarlet,  tipped 
with  white  ;  fine  flavored.  Very  ornamental  in  appearance  ;  much  esteemed  by 
the  French.     Excellent  for  forcing 15 

l^quasli. 

Mammoth  Prize.  This  is  a  far  superior  variety  to  any  hitherto  introduced,  surpassing 
all  competitors  at  the  Massachusetts  Horticultural  Exhibition,  and  to  which  the 
Prize  Silver  Medal  was  awarded  for  1866-67.  Weight,  165  lbs.  ;  described  by 
Mr.  Meehan  in  "  Gardener's  Monthly,"  p.  378,  as  a  perfect  monster  in  size. 
(See  illustration.) 25 

Danna's  Selected.     This  is  an  improved  variety  of  the  Canada  Crookneck,  the  very  best 

of  its  class 10 

Sunflower. 

New  Mammoth  Russian.  This  is  a  new  variety;  and,  under  ordinary  cultivation,  the 
heads  grow  to  the  enormous  size  of  twenty  inches  in  diameter.  The  seeds  are 
large,  exhibited  at  the  Massachusetts  Horticultural  Exhibition,  and  highly 
commended  by  the  Committee  for  ornamental  purposes.  For  planting  in  shrub- 
beries, it  is  a  desirable  acquisition.  Salad  oil  of  superior  quality  is  extracted 
from  it.  To  poultry-keepers  it  is  invaluable  for  its  extraordinary  productiveness. 
Price,  to  the  trade,  on  application 10 

Tomato. 

Keyes's  Early  Prolific.  Leaves  large,  long,  and  quite  entire,  not  lobedas  in  other  kinds; 
*  and  the  growth  is  dwarf,  compact,  vigorous,  and  strong.  The  Tomatoes  are  of 
medium  size,  round,  of  brilliant  color,  quite  smooth,  and  free  from  wrinkles  of 
any  kind,  perfectly  solid,  and  of  excellent  flavor.  They  are  borne  in  large  com- 
pact clusters  from  ten  to  twenty  each,  and  from  seven  to  twenty  clusters  on  each 
vine.  The  introducers  claim  that  it  possesses  the  peculiar  and  valuable  quality 
of  ripening  thirty  days  earlier  than  any  other  variety.     (See  illustration.)  .  .         15 

Maupay's  Superior.  The  fruit  is  of  a  beautiful  deep-red  color.  In  form  it  is  round, 
sli'zlitly  flattened,  and  without  a  crease  or  wrinkle.  Smoothness  of  the  surface 
is  not  only  one  of  its  most  remarkable,  biU  one  of  its  most  desirable  character- 
istics. This  freedom  from  creases  or  wrinkles  prevents  the  great  waste  usual 
with  almost  every  other  variety.     It  is  of  a  medium  size,  and  the  flesh  almost 


EARLY   GOODRICH.      See  page  133. 


HARRISON   POTATO.     See  page  133. 


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I 


per  pkt. 
as  solid  as  a  beefsteak.  In  proof"  of  their  solidity,  it  is  not  improper  to  state, 
that,  although  not  of  extraordinary  size,  the  average  weight  is  from  nine  to 
twelve  ounces  each.  It  has  very  few  seeds,  and,  from  the  solidity  of  its  flesh, 
comparatively  little  water.  One  bi'shel  will  make  as  much  catsup,  or  fill  as  many 
cans,  as  two  bushels  of  the  ordinary  kind,  besides  being  possessed  of  a  flavor  that 
is  unapproachable.  For  marketing  purposes,  they  possess  the  great  advantage 
of  not  only  being  solid,  but  of  having  a  thick  skin,  or  rind,  whicli  protects  them 
from  bruising  and  mashing  in  transportation.  Another  great  advantage  of  this 
thick  skin  is,  that  it  admits  of  their  being  peeled  or  skinned  for  the  table  with- 
out scalding,  which  is  always  troublesome,  and,  at  the  same  time,  takes  away 
the  desired  freshness  and  flavor,  when  desired  for  slicing  cold.  1 1  can  be  peeled 
in  half  the  time  usually  required  for  the  common  varieties.  As  an  evidence  of 
the  superiority  of  these  Tomatoes  for  marketing  purposes,  they  commanded  ready 
sale  at  $2.00  per  bushel,  when  others  were  offered  at  §1.00  ;  and  this  without  any 
care  having  been  taken  to  select  them.     75  cents  per  ounce  .         .         .         •       IS 

Tilden's.  This  new  and  fine  variety  we  have  now  cultivated  two  years,  and  have  exhibit- 
ed specimens  before  the  Massachusetts  Horticultural  Society,  which  have  at- 
tracted much  attention.  Our  seeds  have  been  raised  by  ourselves,  and  selected 
from  the  largest,  smoothest,  and  handsomest  specimens,  taken  from  plants  raised 
from  seeds  received  direct  from  Mr.  Tilden,  the  originator. 

The  plants  are  rather  dwarfer  in  habit  than  the  common  Tomato,  and  the  fruit 
sets  nearer  the  root  ;  and  it  is  the  earliest  of  all  the  large-growing  Tomatoes, 
and  continues  in  bearing  until  the  vines  are  killed  by  frost.  The  fruit  varies 
from  round  to  roundish-oval,  which  is  the  general  form  of  the  main  crop,  and  is 
free  fi'om  the  warty  protuberances  which  disfigure  ordinary  sons.  Color,  light 
brilliant  scarlet,  with  a  glossy  skin.  Flesh  solid,  light  red,  less  watery  than 
other  kinds,  and  of  good  flavor.  But  its  ^eatest  excellence  consists  in  its  re- 
markable keeping  qualities,  and  the  ease  with  which  it  may  be  handled  without 
injury,  rendering  it  altogether  the  most  valuable  variety  for  the  market. 
Per  oz.,  75  cents 10 

Eureka.  A  new  and  fine  variety,  from  Mr.  Perriam,  of  Chicago,  who  alludes  to  it  as  fol- 
lows :  "  I  consider  it  superior  to  any  thing  I  have  ever  tried ;  dwarf,  early, 
bush-shape,  and   prolific 15 

Tree,  or  Erect.  This  remarkable  and  excellent  variety,  introduced  three  years  ago,  is 
still  one  of  the  best,  — the  fruit  being  very  large  and  smooth  ;  and  the  plants, 
from  their  erect,  compact  growth,  highly  ornamental lo 

The  Foard.  This  variety  originated  with  a  market  gardener,  of  the  same  name,  in  the 
vicinity  of  Philadelphia.  It  is  stated  to  be,  without  exception,  the  most  beauti- 
ful variety  ;  is  of  a  bright-scarlet  color,  cuts  as  solid  as  a  well-ripened  apple,  and 
almost  entirely  free  from  seeds,  which  are  deposited  mostly  on  one  side  of  the 
fruit.  It  is  quite  early,  and  a  good  cropper.  Recommended  as  being  the  most 
perfect  and  the  most  desirable  of  the  whole  class 15 

New  Californian  Whortleberry.     A  remarkable  and  curious  acquisition,  with  fruits,  in 

size  and  color,  exactly  like  the  whortleberry 50 

Sims's  Earlv  Cluster.  A  new  English  variety,  introduced  the  past  season,  described  as 
follows :  Mammoth  variety  of  the  Cherry  Tomato,  very  early,  of  extremely 
robust  habit,  requiring  little  support  ;  fruit,  very  large  and  smooth,  in  grape-like 
bunches,  averaging  from  four  to  twenty  fruits.     This  variety  was  raised  by  Mr. 

Sims,    gardener   to  Weddowson,    Esq.,  Dulwich   Common,   and  is  much 

recommended.     5  packets  for  S'. 00 25 

Cedar  Hill  Early.  A  new  American  variety,  in  high  repute  among  the  New- York  market- 
gardeners  ;  said  to  be  very  early ;  large  size,  solid,  and  productive.  5  packets 
for  ^i.oo 25 

Turnip. 

per  lb. 
Carter's    Imperial    Hardy    Swede.      The    very    best    Swede    in   Cultivation.     Price, 

per  oz.,  10  cents i.oo 

3£TJSHIiOOM:    SI»A.NV]V. 

Directions  for  Growing  Mushrooms.  — The  only  conditions  required  for  the  healthy  growth 
of  Mushrooms  are  a  mass  of  short  dung,  heated  to  from  fifty-five  to  sixty  degrees,  and  lumjis  of 
Spawn  about  the  size  of  walnuts,  six  inches  apart,  just  beneath  the  surface  :  the  whole  covered 
with  an  inch  thickness  of  good  light  friable  earth,  and  three  or  four  inches  of  straw,  or  litter  of  any 
kind,  t  J  keep  in  the  very  moderate  warmth.  This  can  be  managed  in  any  dark  cupboard  or  cellar  ; 
and  the  size  of  the  bed  is  immaterial. 

Take  of  horse-droppings  from  the  stable,  without  the  straw,  as  much  as  will  make  the  bed  the 
size  you  want  it,  a  foot  thick  :  put  this  anywhere  out  of  the  weather,  away  from  the  light  and 
draught.  Let  this  be  pressed,  but  not  h.ird  ;  and  in  a  few  days,  when  it  is  nice  and  warm  on 
thrusting  the  hand  in,  get  the  Spawn,  and  break  the  cakes  in  small  pieces  and  put  them  in  all  over 
the  dung,  even  with  the  surface:  upon  this  being  patted  down  smooth,  but  not  hard,  it  will 
require  from  half  an  inch  to  an  inch  of  earth  all  over  it.  Pat  it  down  to  keep  it  in  its  place,  and 
put  some  loose  hay  or  straw  over  it.  When  it  approaches  dryness,  it  must  be  sprinkled  with  water 
with  the  chill  off,  enough  to  wet  the  earth,  but  not  the  dung.  Sooner  or  later,  according  to  the 
attention  paid  to  these  several  points,  you  will  have  .Mushrooms,  and  plenty  of  them. 

Best  Mill-track  Musliroom  Spawn,  per  pound,  15  cents;  8  pounds  for  $1.00 


RARE    FLOWERS 

AND 

IsTO^ELTIES    IFOI^    1868. 


Particular  care  has  been  taken  that  the  selection  should  be  of  the  purest  character.  We  cannot 
affirm  the  accuracy  of  the  various  descriptions,  having  tested  but  few  of  them  ;  but  the  reputation 
of  the  growers,  from  whom  we  import,  is  to  us  the  best  assurance  that  satisfaction  will  surely  follow. 

Our  patrons,  wishing  novelties,  will  please  send  their  orders  early,  as  our  stock  of  some  of  the 
varieties  is  limited. 

For  cultural  direction,  see  respective  headings  in  body  of  the  Guide. 

NO.  PRICE 

1391  Antirrhinum  Multiflorum.  Hybrid  of  A.  Rupestris  and  A.  Majus,  with  rose  and 
white  flowers,  which  are  not  so  large  as  those  of  the  latter,  but  in  such  a  quantity 
that  the  plant,  j  foot  in  height,  is  entirely  covered  with  them.  Very  hardy,  and 
always  in  bloom '        .         i         .         .         .    .25 

1892  Aphanostephus  Ramosissimus.     A  half-hardy  annual;  from  Texas;  four  inches  in 

height ;  much  branched  ;  the  flower-head  with  a  yellow  disk,  and  violet-blue  ray 
florets;  of  a  close,  carpet-like  growth  ;  blooms  profusely  throughout  the  summer.     .25 

1893  Artemisia  spec,  ex  St.  Petersburgh.    Ornamental  plant  of  exceedingly  rapid  growth, 

reaching  in  the  first  months  of  summer  the  height  of  four  or  five  feet  ;  of  pyramidal 
habit,  and  with  light-green,  needle-like  foliage,  by  which  the  plant  receives  the 
gracious  appearance  of  an  elegant  Conifer.  Like  A.  Annua,  introduced  to  the 
trade  some  years  ago,  this  sort  is  as  proper  for  beds  as  for  being  isolated  on  grass- 
plots,  and  will  prove  a  very  valuable  acquisition  for  every  garden    23 

1894  Artemisia  Japonica.     Very  large  plant;  of  the  same  habit  as  the  common  Artemisia, 

which  it  resembles  in  many  respects,  but  is  more  fragrant.  It  is  rather  a  plant  for 
the  lawn  than  the  flower  garden,  and  succeeds  in  the  poorest  and  stoniest  of  soils.    .25 

1895  Ablopappus  Rubiginosus  (Haplopappus).    A  Composite  from  Mexico;  annual  ;  from 

3  to  3i  feet  high  ;  well  branched  from  the  middle  of  its  height,  with  small,  den- 
tated  leaves,  and  bearing  a  large  truss  of  bright-yellow  or  orange  flowers,  produ- 
cing together  a  fine  effect.  This  plant  reminds  us,  by  its  habit  and  growth,  of  the 
Aster  (Michaelmas  Daisy),  with  which  it  will  form  a  nice  contrast,  flowering,  as 
it  does,  about  the  same  time  (August  and  September).  In  fact,  a  fine  plant  for 
borders 25 

1896  Biden3  Warscewicziana  var.  Pinn^ta.     Herbaceous  Compositse  from  the  mountains 

of  South  America,  35  to  4J  feet  high.  The  stems,  which  are  very  much  branched, 
terminate  in  flowers  with  an  orange  disc,  and  white  petals.  Being  a  very  free 
flowerer,  and  of  rather  tall  habit,  it  will  be  a  desirable  plant  for  large  flower- 
gardens,  especially  for  public  parks,  &c .        .    .23 

1897  Briza  Com  pacta.     Very  correct  and  compact-growing  ;  variety  of  the  Quaking  Grass  ; 

and  will  be  found  very  ornamental  for  winter  decoration  and  for  bouquets     .         •    -23 

1898  Calceolaria   Extra  Choice  Hybridised.      Saved  from   the  finest-formed  and  most 

beautifully  marked  flowers  from  Mr.  W.  Bull's  collection 30 


1899    Celosia.      Coccinea    Pyramidalis.      Magnificent,    free-flowering,    graceful-growing 
plants,  producing  in  the  greatest  profusion  spikes  of  the  most  beautiful  feathery- 

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looking  flowers  ;  and,  if  gathered  when  young,  they  are  valuable  for  winter  bouquets. 
Plants  of  the  Celosia  flower  freely  if  planted  out  in  June  in  a  warm,  sheltered 
situation.  Grown  in  pots,  they  are  the  most  elegant  of  greenhouse  and  conserva- 
tory plants,  where,  with  a  little  management,  they  may  be  had  in  flower  the  whole 
winter,  growing  freely  in  rich  loamy  soil.     Half-hardy  annuals        ....     .25 

1900  Collinsia  Verna.  This  is  a  most  elegant  plant,  which,  for  freshness  of  its  fine,  half  pure- 
white,  and  half  tender-blue  flowers,  and  the  earliness  of  its  blooming,  deserves  to 
become  a  general  favorite.     Fine  for  pot-culture 25 

I90t  Centaurea  Moschata  Atropurpurea.  It  agrees,  in  almost  every  point,  with  the 
variety  hitherto  cultivated  ;  but  its  tint  is  a  deep  purple,  closely  verging  on  crimson. 
"The  Gardener's  Chronicle,"  Oct.  12,  1867,  says,  "A  very  fine  variety,  and  quite 
distinct  in  color  from  any  we  have  previously  seen  Instead  of  the  pale  purple 
of  the  ordinary  kind,  this  is  of  a  deep,  ricli,  port-wine  color,  rather  paler  in  the 
centre  when  fully  blown.     It  is  quite  an  acquisition  among  ornamental  annuals."  .    .25 

1902  Centaurea  Pseudo-Oepressa.     This  plant  is  scarcely  more  than  half  the  height  of  C. 

Depressa,  and  has  much  smaller  seeds.  The  ray-florets  are  of  a  fine  blue,  the 
central  ones  being  of  a  reddish-purple 23 

1903    Species  de  Teneriffe.      Herbaceous  Compositae  of  i  J  feet  in  height,  with  thick 

leaves,  the  edges  of  which  are  slightly  spinous ;    the   flowers  resemble  those  of 

C.  Cyamts,  but  are  much  larger,  and  of  a  fine  azure-blue 25 

1904  Cineraria  Extra  Choice  Hybridised.      Saved  from  Mr.  VV.  Bull's  superb  collection 

of  the  best  varieties  in  cultivation ,.    .50 

1905  Cerinthe  Aspera.      The  finest   species   of  Honeywort;   produces  an  abundance  of 

snowy,  yellow  flowers,  the  tube  of  which  is  black  at  its  base.  In  general  habit,  it 
closely  agrees  with  the  other  species  of  the  genus,  but  the  seed  is  somewhat 
larger .         .         .         .         .         .         .        .         .     .25 

1906  Cedronella  Mexicana.     A  hardy,  herbaceous  plant,  from  Mexico,  with  a  large,  violet 

flower-spike,  highly  recommended   for  its  sweet  scent 25 

1907  Chry?anthemum  Carlnatum  Hybridum  fl.    pi.      The  Chrysanthemum  New  Golden 

Double  and  Dunnettii  fl.  pi,  offered  to  the  trade  last  year,  are  completed  by  the 
new  varieties  above.  The  flowers  of  the  greater  part  of  them  are  very  double, 
and  will  prove  a  fine  acquisition  ;  the  different  shades  of  the  flowers  in  orange, 
scarlet,  rose,  and  red-brown,  are  very  pretty 25 

1908  Chenopodiunf)  ycoparium.     A  fine  annual;  very  useful  for  edgings,  on  account  of 

its  dwarf,  compact  habit .25 

1909  Cucurbita  Florida.     A  very  useful  gourd,  on  account  of  its  curiously-shaped  seeds 

and  handsome  fruit 50 

1910  Clarkia  Elegans  /ilba  Pura.    The  nearest  approach  to  white  in  thissection  of  Clarkias 

has  heretofore  been  only  a  pale  pink  ,  the  variety  now  offered  is  a  pure  white,  and 
from  its  habit  and  color  will  be  found  a  desirable  novelty  for  mixed  borders  and 
back-grounds       ..............    .25 

1911      Integripetala  Carnea.  Tom  Thumb.     A  delicate,  flesh-colored  variety  of  the 

whole-petalled  section  of  Clarkias,  with  compact,  Tom-Thumb  habit     .         .         .    .25 

1912  Pulchella  M^rginata,  Double.  The  most  elegant  Clarkia  ever  yet  brought  be- 
fore the  public  ;  the  flowers  are  very  double  ;  color,  bright  magenta  ;  the  extremity 
of  each  petal  marked  with  a  beautiful,  broad,  white  margin.  We  offer  this  with 
the  greatest  confidence,  fully  believing  it  will  supersede  all  other  varieties  of 
Clarkia,  beautiful  though  they  are,  both  as  border-flowers,  and  also  formaking  bou- 
quets.     This  variety  will  not  produce  single  or  semi-double  flowers         .         .         .    .25 

1913  Dianthus  Heddeweaii   lilacina.     Excellent  for  borders  and  httle  beds,  and  is  to  be 

highly  recommended  for  its  long  continuance  in  bloom.  The  flowers  produce  a 
fine  effect  by  their  pure  lilac  color     .         . 25 

1914  Delphinium  Cardinale.     A  beautiful  scarlet  Delphinium i.oo 

1915  Desmodium  Gyrans.      This  vei-y  curious  sensitive   plant  attains,    out  of  seeds,    its 

maturity  in  the  first  season  ;  the  small  side  leaflets  move  up  and  down  all  along. 

It  is  a  very  interesting  plant  for  the  close  spectator  of  vegetable  life       .         .         .     .50 

1916  Eschscholtzia  Dcntata  ssulphurea 25 

1917     Aurantiaoa.     This  and  the  preceding  are  two  new  varieties  of  Eschscholt- 

zias,  which  are  of  great  curiosity  and  importance  ;  they  may  be  justly  ranked  as  a 
new  section  of  Eschscholtzins.  The  flowers  take  the  form  of  a  Maltese  cross,  each 
petal  having  its  edges  lapped  upon  itself  and  is  intersected  by  a  mark  of  deeper 
color  running  up  the  centre  ;  the  edges  are  very  curiously  jagged  or  toothed. 
From  the  peculiar  construction  of  the  petals,  the  blossoms  of  these  varieties  (un- 
like all  other  Eschscholtzias)  are  always  open         .         .         .         .         .         .         ■      25 

1918    Crocea  Striata.     A  striped  Eschscholtzia  is  a  great  novelty.     The  color  of  the 

flower  is  composed  of  alternate  stripes  of  deep  orange  and  sulphur,  from  the  base 

to  the  circumference  of  the  petals,  which  produces  a  vei7  elegant  appearance     .     .25 

1919  Echinosistis  Lobata.     Of  all  the   "  Cucurbitacea, "   one  of  the  best,  beautiful,  white, 

scented  flowers,  standing  well  out  in  clusters .50 

1920  Egg   Plant,  Green.       Introduced   by  Mr.  Bourret,  from  Thibet.     A  very  fine  fruit, 

often  growing  a  foot  in  length 25 

1921     Ribformed.     A  strong-growing  variety,   fine  foliage,  with   a  dark  violet  tint, 

about  two  inches  in  diameter  ;  the  fruit,  violet  color,  often  attains  the  weight  from 
flowers  4  to  6  lbs.,  ribbed-formed  after  the  style  of  some  kinds  of  melons       .         ■     --S 

1922  Erynoium  bromeliaefolium.      Fine  herbaceous  plant,  of  which  seed  has  been   ob- 

tained for  the  first  time 50 


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1923  Felicia  Angustifolia.      From  New  Holland,  and  one  of  the  best  acquisitions  horti- 

culture has  made  lately ;  it  is  a  low  shrub  from  two  to  three  feet  high,  narrow 
foliage,  the  branches  terminating  in  flowers  of  a  yellow  disc,  and  petals  of  a 
beautiful  purple-violet.  As  to  the  habit,  it  is  almost  an  Aster  ;  and  in  color  it  resem- 
bles the  beautiful  Cinerarias.  This  lovely  shrub  flowers  in  spring,  and  will  be  ap- 
preciated highly  in  the  North,  where  it  will  take  a  place  in  every  greenhouse 
collection 50 

1924  Geranium  Anemonifolium.      A  very  useful  variety,  very  dwarf  habit         .         .         .     .50 

1925  Gloxinia,  Extra  Choice  Hybridised.     This  seed  has  been  saved  from  the  splendid 

new  varieties  offered  by  Mr.  W.  Bull 50 

I92S    Gomphrena  Globosa,  Aurantiaca  tsabellina.      Yellowish-white  flowers,  constant  .     .25 
1927    Helianthus  Grandlflorus  Plenisslmus.     Composite,  annual,  4  to  5  feet  high,  much 
resembling  H.  Californicus,  butaquite  new  variety,  distinct  from  its  gigantic  growth. 
The  flowers  are  twice  as  large  as  those  of  H.  Caliibrnica  and  as  double.      When 

perfectly  grown,  they  have  the  appearance  of  a  globe 25 

1923    Texanus    Hybrldus.      Annual  Composite,  height  10  to  12  feet,   surpassing  in 

beauty  //.  A  rgophyllus ;  excellent  plant,  recommended  for  the  abundance  of  its 
flowers 25 

1929    Maximiliani.     Herbaceous  Compositae,  from  Mexico,  from  4  to  5  feet  high,  with 

orange-yellow  flowers,  and  narrow  lanceolated  leaves  ;  picturesque  and  interesting 
plant,  which  will  be  more  effective  if  planted  in  groups  than  singly         .         .  .25 

1930  -; —     Rigidus,  or  Harpalium  Rigidum.     Herbaceous  Composite,  from  North  Ame- 

rica :  in  strong  bushes,  from  6  feet  to  9  feet  and  more  in  height,  with  oval,  coarse 
leaves,  flowering  at  the  end  of  each  branch  ;  blooms  of  the  same  shape  as  the  Sun- 
flower, but  only  averaging  4  inches  in  size  ;  a  picturesque  plant  of  some  value  for 

public  parks,  which  succeeds  in  any  soil .25 

1331     HypBriciim  Calycinum   Repens.     This  is  a  very  useful  plant  for  growing  in  exposed 

situations,  as  well  as  deep  shady  places,  under  evergreens        .....    .25 

1932  Heracleum  Plafzaenium.     'litis  fine  plant  will  prove  a  valuable  acquisition  for  orna- 

menting lawns  and  the  garden ;  leaves,  of  large  size,  and  elegantly  lobate. 
The  seed  germinates  very  slowly,  sometimes  requiring  a  year 25 

1933  Heartsease,   Large-Klowering,  Stained.     These  may  be  considered  as  an  extra  fine 

selection  of  the  popular,  large-flowering  Tansies;  the  inferior  petals  of  which  are 
spotted  with  veiy  large  and  showy  stains;   said  to  be  remarkable     ....    .50 

1934  tmpstiens  Baisamina  Abrosanguinea   Plenissima.     A  new  and  fine  dark-red,  very 

double  variety  of  the  Balsam      .         .         .         . -So 

1935    Solferino.    A  splendid  new  variety  ;  the  finest ;  white-striped,  and  blotched  with 

lilac  and  scarlet,  like  carnations  ;  very  double 50 

Ne"W    Ipomseas    (Tvltlx    self'-colox'ed    foliage). 

1936  Hederacea  Alba  Grandiflora  Intus  Rosea.     Handsome  white  flower,  with  dark-rose 

throat.     Single  seed 50 

1937    Alba  Grandiflora  Intus  Rosea  Semi-Plena.     Of  the  same  form  and  color  as 

the  foregoing  ;  a  few  pqlais,  tongue-shaped,  which  appear  from  the  corolla  to  trans- 
form the  flower  into  a  semi-double  one,  which  is  seldom  seen  in  this  family. 
Single    seed 50 

1938    Atrocarminea  Grandiflora  Alba  Marginata.     Handsome  variety,  with  brilliant 

carmine  flowers,  edged  pure  white.     Single  seed       .         .         .         .         .         .         .    .50 

1939    Atrocarminea  Grandiflora  Azurea  Marginata.    With  brilliant  carmine  flowers, 

edged  with  clear  azure-blue.     Single  seed        .         .         .         .         .         .         .         .    .50 

1940    Atrolilacea  Grandiflora  Azurea  Marginata.     With   dark-lilac  flowers,  edged 

with  bright  azure-blue.      Single  seed 50 

iVew    Ipomseas    C'W'itlx    vai'iegatecl    foliage). 

We  attach  much  importance  to  this  new  section,  and  find  them  worthy  of  recommendation. 
We  beg  to  slate  that  we  have  tried  them  carefully,  and  found  them  to  come  true  from  seed.  For 
this  reason,  as  well  as  the  curious  combination  and  richness  of  color  of  their  flowers,  we  have  no 
hesitation  to  place  them  in  the  first  rank  of  novelties  for  this  season. 

1941  Grandiflora   Alba   PIcta  Carminea  (with  silver-marbled  leaves).     Heart-shaped 

leaves,  largely  marbled  with  silver-gray;  flowers  white,  dotted  with  brilliant 
carmine.     Single  seed         .         .         .         .         .         .         .         .         .         .         .         •    .5° 

1942    Alia  PIcta   Lilaclna  (with  golden-marbled  leaves).     Heart-shaped  leaves, 

largely  marbled  with  silver-gray  ;  white  flowers,  spotted  with  clear  lilac.  Single 
seed    ................     .50 

1943    Hederacea    Grandiflora   Atrocarminea    Intus    Alba    (with    silver-marbled 

leaves).  Tri-lobed  leaves,  largely  marbled,  silver-gray;  flowers  dark  carmine, 
with  large,  white  throat.     Single  seed 50 

1944  Ixodia   At  .i-i.     Soft-wooded  shrub  from  New  Holland,  with  everlasting  flower;  five 

feet  h!'j;h  ;  short,  dark-green  leaves;  flowers  resembling  those  of  Ammobhtm 
AlatHiH      .         .         .         .         ,         .         .         .         .         .         .         .         .         .         •     -25 

1945  Leaver.wortila  Aurea.     Pretty,  cruciferous  annual;  from  Arkansas;  of  very  dwarf 

habit  ;  single  flowers,  about  half  an  inch  across,  with  white  petals,  stained  at  the 
base  with  deep  yellow.  It  has  been  treated  as  a  half-hardy  annual,  and  blooms  in 
May  and  June    ..............    .25 


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1946  Lobelia,  New  Herbaceous,  Choice  Mixed.    A  beautiful  class  of  perennials,  becoming 

very  popular,  containing  several  new  colors,  among  which  are  carmine,  rose, 
magenta,  ruby ;  great  acquisition .         .         .         .    .50 

1947  Marigold,  Dwarf  French,  New  GoMen.     A  pure  golden,  dwarf,  French  Marigold; 

very  double  and  constant.  The  habit  is  dwarf  and  compact,  and  the  flowers  are  so 
double  as  to  have  the  appearance  of  miniature  African  Marigolds.  This  variety 
is  a  suitable  companion  and  contrast  to  Dunnett  's  New  Orange  Freiich  Mari- 
gold      25 

1948  Myosotis  Azorica  var.  Coelestina.     A  newvariety  of  the  well-known  general  favorite, 

M.  Azorica.  The  flowers  are  sky-blue,  nearly  turquoise-blue;  very  constant,  and 
of  the  same  habit  as  the  type.  This  variety,  offered  here  for  the  first  time,  will 
be  welcome  in  every  fiower-garden .         .         .         .    .25 

1949  Melothria  Cucumerina.      A  small   Cucurbitaceae,  from  China;  fine  glossy  foliage, 

flowers  yellow,  the  fruit  sometimes  used  in  vinegar  for  pickles 25 

1950  Mimulus  Duplex  Flowering,  Choice  Mixed.     Saved  from  the  best  and  most  distinct 

varieties  ;  which  received  a  first-class  certificate,  when  exhibited  before  the  Floral 
Committee  of  the  Royal  Horticultural  Society 50 

1951  Nemophila  Discoidalis  Argenlea.      A   charming   little   variety,   with  silverj'-white 

blossoms  spotted  with  chocolate  ;  particularly  adapted  for  rockeries  or  pots  .     .25 

1952    Discoidalis  Nigra.     A  perfectly  black  blossom  in  any  flower  must  be  a  great 

novelty  ;  the  blossom  of  this  Nemophila,  when  young,  is  a  pure  jet  black  from 
centre  to  circumference    .         . .         .     -25 

1953  Nierembergia  Frutescens.      Soft-wooded  shrub,  a  native  of  the  mountainous  districts 

of  Chili ;  2\  feet  high,  stem  straight,  well  branched,  same  foliage  as  A'  Gracilis, 
but  of  a  more  elegant  habit ;  the  flowers  also  are  of  the  same  color,  but  a  little 
larger  and  more  open;  worthy  of  recommendation 25 

1954  ffnothera   Drummondil   Lacinaefolia.      This  .lEnothera   distinguishes  itself  by  the 

vigorous  growth,  and  by  the  strongly  laciniated  leaves,  which  are  linear  and  some- 
what elongated.      Constant 25 

1955  Pelargonium,  Fancy.      Saved  from  the  newest  and  best  varieties  in  cultivation  .         .     .50 

1956    Ivy-Leaved.     These  Ivy-leaved  Pelargoniums  are  extremely  useful,  from  their 

graceful,  drooping  growth,  for  vases,  rustic,  or  suspending  baskets  ;  their  rich,  wax- 
like foliage  alone  is  ornamental ;  but,  added  to  that,  they  have  pretty  flowers,  and 
the  different  varieties  present  a  contrast  and  charm  attained  by  few  other  plants    .     .50 

1957    Nosegay.     The  varieties  in  this  class,  from  their  giving  huge  trusses,  and  in  the 

greatest  profusion,  are  admirably  adapted  for  bedding  pui^poses 50 

1958    Spotted.     This  strain  of  Pelargonium  seeds  has  been  obtained  by  hybridising 

the  attractive  French  kinds  with  the  best  varieties  of  the  most  eminent  English 
growers.  It  is  believed  that  this  will  produce  finely-formed  flowers  of  good  sub- 
stance, rich  and  varied  colors,  clearly  and  purely  defined  spots,  and  free  blooming.     .50 

1959    Tricolor  Varieties.     The  seed  now  offered  was  saved  from  distinctly-marked 

varieties  ;  which,  having  been  carefully  hybridised,  may  be  expected  to  yield  a 
good  proportion  of  this  deservedly  popular  section 50 

1960    White  Varieqated  Section.     As  with  the  preceding,  this  may  be  expected  to 

produce  plants  of  the  variegated  class,  which  for  decorative  purposes  are  considered 
superior  to  any  other  class .50 

1961     Zonal.     The  seeds  may  be  expected  to  produce  the  following  colors  :  scarlet, 

white,  pink,  cerise,  rose  carmine,  blusli,  salmon,  rose-pink,  orange,  scarlet, 
&c.,  &c 23 

The  above  Pelargoniums  are  Mr.  W.  Bull's  growing  (imported  direct  from  him),  all  extra  choice 
hybridised  ;  and  are  believed  to  be  superior,  in  every  respect,  to  any  ever  before  offered  in  this 
country. 

1962  Pelargonium  Lateripes  Grandiflorum.     Leavesof  this  variety  have  a  brown  margin  ; 

flower  large,  salmon  color.  A  fine  plant,  in  flower  from  May  to  October.  Very 
useful  for  ribbons  and  borders,  said  to  surpass  all  others  of  this  class     .         .         ■     .5° 

1963  Pentstemon  Glabrum.      Flowers  large,  in  clusters  ;  bright  blue,  shaded  to  the  centre, 

with  lilac .         .50 

1964    Extra  Choice  Hybr'dised.     This  seed  was  saved  by  Mr.  W.  Bull  from  his  cele- 
brated collection,  and  is  believed  to  be  superior      .,       ..       .,       .         .        .         .     .50 

1965  Phalacraea   Wendlandi.      For  bedding  purposes   this  surpasses  the  old  Ageratum, 

better  color  and  sweet  scented         .         .         .         .         .         .         .         .         .         .25 

1966  Phyllanthus  Spec.    Nova.     A  very  pretty  plant  for  decoration,  flowering  in  five  or  six 

weeks  from  planting,  foliage  very  ornamental,  flowers  freely  from  the  axels  of  the 
leaves  .         .         . .     .25 

1967  Primula   Chin-insis  Erecta  Alba.      A   very   strong-growing    variety,   throwing   the 

flowers  well  out  from  the  fine  foliage.     Flowers  beautifully  fringed.     White.         .   1.00 

1968    Fimbriata   Marginsta  Lilacina.      .-^  new  variety  of  this  family;  flowers, 

fine  imbricated  white  and  lilac  shaded ;  the  leaflets  are  narrow,  bordered  with 
white  ................   1.00 

1969    Erecta   Flore    Pleno  Alba.      A  beautiful   variety  of   the   double  white 

Chinese  Primrose,  very  choice  ..........   i.oo 

1970  Saxifraga   Fortunei.     This  is  an  exceedingly  handsome  Japanese  plant;  it  produces 

fine  corymbs  of  white  flowers,  at  a  season  when  flowers  are  very  scarce,  viz., 
September,  October,  and  November;  being  an  easily  cultivated  plant,  it  is  an 
exceedingly  desirable  introduction    ..........     .50 

1971  Salvia  Lupuliniflora.     A  splendid  new  variety  ;  flowers  blue,  with  white  centre         .     .25 


140  AMATEUR   CULTIVATORS   GUIDE. 


NO.  PRICK 

1972  Sphenogyne  Speciosa  Aurea  25 

1973    Sulphurea.     Two  beautiful  varieties  of  S.  Speciosa,  one  a  fine  golden 

orange,  the  other  a  bright  sulphur.  The  colors  are  pure  and  well  contrasted,  and 
will  prove  far  more  effective  than  the  original  S.  Speciosa,  from  which  they  are 
quite  distinct      ..............     .25 

1974  Silene  Orientalis.     Avery  showy  and  effective  annual;  compact  habit,  and  every 

stem  crowned  with  a  corymb  of  very  large,  delicate  pink  flowers,  forming  a  mass 

of  bloom  of  great  elegance 10 

1975  Siphocampylus  l-ulgens.      This  free-flowering,  effective  plant,  from  South  America,. 

is  a  great  acquisition.  Compact  habit,  foliage  dark  green,  ovate,  acuminate,  the 
blossoms  rich  orange-scarlet,  with  yellow  throat ;  remaining  in  flower  a  long 
time  ;  very  useful  for  bouquets,  requires  greenhouse  culture,  rare  ....   i.oo 

1976  Stock,  Florist  Variety,  White.     This  is  a  new  variety,  and  is  superior  to  anything 

ever  before  offered  ;  very  strong-growing,  flowers  large,  well-branched  ;  growing 
and  flowering  a  long  time  ;  fragrant ;  will  produce  go  per  cent  of  double  flowers. 
We  can  recommend  this  variety  with  confidence  to  parties  growing  lor  market, 
either  for  plants  or  cut  flowers 25 

1977    Scarlet.     Same  as  the  preceding;  scarce 50 

1978  Tagetes  Palula  Aurea  Nana  tl.  pi.      Marigold  Dwarf,  French;  new;  pure  golden; 

very  double,  and  constant .         .         .         .         .    .25 

1979  Thiadiantha   Oubia.     The  male  plant  only  of  this  elegant  hardy  perennial  climber, 

which  produces  clusters  of  fine  5'ellow  flowers,  was  known  until  lately ;  but  the 
female  plant,  of  recent  introduction,  which  bears  abundantly  fruit  the  shape  and 
size  of  an  egg,  will  allow  all  amateurs  of  fine  climber.^  to  cultivate.  The  fruit, 
when  ripe,  takes  a  deep  scarlet  shade,  giving  a  fine  effect  to  the  whole  plant  .    .50 

1980  Tropaeolum  Tom  Thumb  Caeruleo  Rosea.     The  greatest  novelty  of  the  season.     A 

Nasturtiou,  with  the  free-blooming,  compact  habit  of  all  the  Tom-Thumb  Nastur- 
tions ;  the  flowers,  which  are  thrown  well  above  the  foliage,  are  of  brilliant  rose, 
shaded,  underlaid  with  a  peach-blue,  a  color  never  before  seen  in  Nasturtions. 
This  variety  has  been  very  much  admired  by  the  many  visitors  to  our  seed-farms 
during  the  past  season,  in  consequence  of  the  decided  novelty  of  color  ;  and  we 
consider  this  the  first  step  towards  a  perfectly  blue  Nasturtion,  in  the  same  man- 
ner as  Beaton'' s  Indian  i'ellow  Geraniian  is  towards  a  perfectly  Yellow  Geranium. 
This  splendid  novelty  is  quite  distinct  from,  and  infinitely  superior  to,  the  Rose 
T'f/K- 77j«;«(5  Aaj^«r^/(?«,  introduced  by  us  last  season     .         .         .         .         .         ■    .50 

1981     Lilll   Sshmidt,   Tom   Thumb.     XYora-Thximh  var'i&iy  oi  T.  Lilli  Schmidt ; 

a  very  profuse  bloomer,  with  intensely-bright  scarlet  flowers ;  flowers,  very  large, 
the  petals  overlapping  each  other  so  as  to  form  very  perfect  flowers.  The  formation 
of  the  flowers  of  the  Lilli-Schmidt  section  of  Tropsolums  is  quite  distinct  from 
the  ordinary  Tom-Thumb  Nasturtion.  the  flowers  being  smaller  and  more  perfect 
in  form.  The  present  novelty  partakes  of  the  good  qualities  of  both  sections, 
having  the  beautiful  form  and  intense  color  of  the  former,  with  the  compact  and 
free-blooming  habit  of  the  latter 50 

1982    Pyramidalis.     An  annual  Tropaeolum,  growing  in  the  form  of  a  dwarf  pyramid, 

or  sugar-loaf,  which  is  covered  with  a  quantity  of  bright  scarlet  flowers  ;  this  variety 

is  quite  constant,  and  the  habit  very  novel        ........    .50 

1983  Trichosanthes  Coccinea.     The  whole  class  is  very  curious  and  interesting  ;  but  this, 

with  its  bright  scarlet  flowers  and  fine  foliage,  surpasses  them  all.  The  seeds  are 
larger  and  strongly  marked.  It  is  very  striking  and  prominent  among  other 
plants 25 

1984  Veronica  Imperlalis.     A  great  improvement  in  this  class;  flowers  fine  purple,  very 

large  ;  fine,  glossy  foliage  ............    .25 

1985  VIscaria  Elegans  Picta.     The  gem  of  the  season,  and  certainly  the    most   elegant 

Viscaria  ever  offered  to  the  public.  The  centre  of  the  flower  is  dark  crimson, 
gradually  merging  into  a  bright  scarlet,  belted  with  a  pure-white  margin  ;  from  the 
neat  habit,  profusion  of  flowers,  and  brilliant  appearance,  this  Viscaria  will  become  a 
great  favorite,  both  as  a  border  flower,  and  also  for  pots  or  beds 25 

1986  Viola  Tricolor  Maxima  Inimitable.     A  very  large,  fine  flower  ;  fancy  margin  ;  raised 

by  an  amateur,  who  has  devoted  many  years  to  the  Pansy ;  very  highly  recom- 
mended       50 

1987    Cornuta    Mauve    Queen.     One  of  the  most   attractive    bedding    and   border 

plants  in  cultivation,  continuing  in  one  mass  of  bloom  throughout  the  early  spring, 
summer,  and  autumn  months;  no  plant  can  be  more  welcome  or  valuable  for 
bedding  purposes         .............     .25 

IS88    Luiea.     A  perfect  gem-;  invaluable  for  dwarf  beds  or  edgings  ;  bright  yellow  ; 

compact  habit ;  dark-green,  glossy  foliage ;  blooms  profusely  throughout  the 
season .50 

1989    The  Czar.     A  new  and  very  large  and  beautiful  variety  of  the  violet;  with 

single  flowers  of  the  deepest  blue,  and  possessing  unusual  vigor  and  hardiness  ; 
the  leaves  are  large,  and  the  flowers  are  borne  on  very  long  footstalks  (five  to  si.x 
inches  in  length),  and  are  nearly  twice  as  large  and  much  sweeter  than  the  old 
Russian  violet.  It  is  so  hardy  that  it  commences  blooming  in  September,  and 
continues  flowering  until  May,  even  during  the  frost  and  under  the  snow      .        .    .50 


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\V.  &  Co.  take  pleasure  in  offering  the  following  new  and  rare  Gladiolus.  The  descriptions  are 
as  received  from  their  respective  growers  ;  and  from  their  well-known  reputation  we  have  every 
confidence  that  they^vill  prove  correct  :  — 

PRICE. 

Alexander.     Flower  large,  well  shaped,  very  fine  bright  red  ......   Ji.oo 

Barnard  de  Jussieu.  Flower  large,  wide,  perfect  ground,  violet,  shaded  and  tinted  with 
cherry-color  and  purple ;  stains  purple  on  white  ground ;  new  and  almost  inde- 
scribable color     . 4.00 

Citrinus.     Middle-sized  flower,  the  upper  divisions  of  a  light  yellow,  and  the  lower  of  a 

darker  yellow 1.7S 

Eugene   Scribe.     Flower  very  large  and  wide,  perfect,  tender-rose,  blazed  with  carmin- 

ate-red 3.50 

Etendard.  Flower  very  large  and  wide,  perfect,  white,  slightly  blazed  with  lilac  or  bluish- 
violet,  spike  very  long 3.50 

Henrietta.     Large,  well-shaped  flower,  white-tinted  and  blazed  with  lilac;  very  nice  dwarf 

plant    . i.oo 

Isabella.     Middle-sized  flower,  very  fine  spike,  pure  wliite,  with  large,  very  dark  carminate- 

violet   stains 1.75 

La  Favorite.     Flower  large,  rose,  blazed  with  carmine;  lower  divisions,  light  yellow     .        .     1.75 

La  Fiancee.      Flower  large,  perfect,  very  pure  white,  small,  bluish-violet  stains ;  very  fine 

variety 3.50 

Leonora.     Flower  large,  perfect,  cherry-colored  red,  slightly  tinted  with  orange     .         .         .     i.oo 

Mehule.     Flower  very  large,  perfect,  spike  often  verticillate  ;  currant-red,  lightened   and 

lined  with  white 1.75 

Moliere.  Flower  very  large  and  wide,  perfect,  cherry-colored  red,  with  very  large,  pure- 
white   stains 2.00 

Mozart.  Flower  large,  ver^-  wide,  spike  spreading,  bright  rose,  slightly  tinted  with  violet, 
very  largely  blazed  with  very  dark  carmine  ;  very  large,  pure-white  stains ;  very 
beautiful  plant 3.50 

Norma.     Middle-sized  flower,  spike  spreading,  pure  white,  very  slender  and  very  slightly 

blazed  with  very  tender  lilac .         .         .     350 

Oscar.     Flower  large,  well-shaped,  very  brilliant,  bright  cherry-color,  stains  white         .         .     2.50 

Princess  Alice.     Flower  very  large  and  wide,  perfect,  tender  lilac,  slightly  tinted  with  rose, 

very  large  white  stains  ;  new  and  charming  shade  ;  first-rate  dwarf  ■^■3X\\.        .         .     4.00 

Rossini.     Flower  large,  perfect,  very  long  spike,  dark  amaranth-red,  lined  and  stained  with 

white;  very  good  variety .         .350 

Semiramis.     Flower  very  large  and  wide,  perfect,  very  long  spike,  carminate-rose,   ground 

white,  largely  blazed  with  bright  carmine  ;  unrivalled  variety 4.00 

Stella.      Flower  large  ;  well  shaped,  ground  white,  slightly  tinted  with  yellow  and  rose,  and 

blazed  with  carminate-red 2.00 

Thalia.     Flower  large,   perfect,  white,  blazed  with  white   striated  with  carmine  ;  very  fine, 

vigorous  plant i.oo 

Thunberg.     Flower  very  large,  perfect,  lightly  orange-colored  cherry-red,  stains  pure  white, 

very  large i  75 

Ulysses.     Flower  large,  perfect,  very  fine  and  glazed  rose,  beautiful  shade       .         .         .         .2.50 

Urania.      Flower  large,  very  wide,  very  pure  white,   largely  blazed  with  carminate  bright 

rose  ;  very  fine  and  brilliant  variety 4.00 

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142  AMATEUR    cultivator's    GUIDE 

Splcnciid  Frcucli  and  Belgian  Hybrids  of  Gandavensls. 

Thb  new  hybrid  productions  of  the  Gladiolus  Gandavensis  are,  without  doubt,  the  most  superb 
flowering-bulbs  in  cultivation,  producing  their  magnificent,  long,  and  densely-flowered  spikes  of 
bloom,  varyinjr  from  white  to  rich  salmon,  and  brilliant  carmine,  to  the  most  intense  scarlet  or  crim- 
son. A  single  bulb  will  often  give  two  or  three  stems  of  bluom,  and  a  succession  of  flowers  will  be 
produced  for  two  months.  These  splendid  flowering-bulbs  are  now  considered  unsurpassable  orna- 
ments, and  one  of  the  finest  features  of  the  flower-garden.  Having  made  large  additions  to  our  stock 
from  the  most  extensive  growers  in  Europe  and  the  United  States,  we  are  enabled  to  offer  to  our 
patrons  the  largest  and  best-selected  collection  ever  offered  in  America. 

Gener.ai.  Tke.atment.  — The. bulbs  should  be  planted  as  soon  as  the  ground  is  fairly  dried  in 
the  spring,  and  all  danger  of  frosfis  over  ;  planting  may  be  made  every  two  weeks  until  the  mid- 
dle of  June  to  secure  a  succession  of  bloom.  Plant  the  bulbs  from  two  to  four  inches  deep,  accord- 
ing to  "their  size  ;  the  soil  should  be  enriched  with  well-decomposed  manure,  and  well  pulverized. 
The  Gladiolus  show  to  the  best  advantage  when  planted  in  beds  four  feet  wide,  setting  the  bulbs 
three-fourths  of  a  foot  apart  each  way.  The  plants  should  be  well  staked,  and  the  bloom  will  be 
magnificent  When  the  frost  has  killed  the  leaves,  or  before  if  the  leaves,  bv  turnmg  yellow, 
show  the  ripening  of  the  bulb,  the  bulb  should  be  taken  up,  dried  rapidly  in  fnllsunlight^  the  new 
bulbs  separated  from  the  old,  and  the  flowering  bulbs  (the  stocks  being  cut  off  about  an  inch  from 
the  crown  of  the  bulb)  put  up  in  paper  bags,  carefully  labelled.  Should  be  kept  during  the  winter 
in  a  drv,  cool  cellar,  free  from  frost. 

A  discount  of  five  per  cent  from  catalogue  prices  will  be  made  when  one  dozen  varieties  are 
ordered,  ten  per  cent  on  two  dozen  varieties,  and  fifteen  per  cent  on  fifty  varieties.  The  whole  col- 
lection 20  per  cent. 

Purchasers  will  please  state  whether  we  may  substitute,  in  the  event  of  our  being  out  of  the  vari- 
eties ordered. 

Forwarded  by  mail  to  any  address  in  the  Union  post-paid  at  catalogue  prices. 


Most  o-r  tliem  offered  for  tUe  First  Time  in  this  Conntry, 

each. 
Anais.  Middle-sized  flower;  good  shape,  white,  slightly  tinged  with  lilac,  ven,' large  sul- 
phur-white stains,  broadly  striped  with  lilac-carmine  ;  very  striking  plant  ((/;y.ir/).  $3.00 
Appollon.     Large  flower  of  a  perfect  shape;  rosy-lilac,  with  a  large  stain  of  light-rose,  finely 

striped  with  white  in  the  centre .         .         .         '1.25 

Bernard   Palissy.     Large  flower;    good  shape,  light    cherry-red,   blazed   and   striated  wi«h 

carminate-rose  on  pure  white  ground i.  25 

Felicien    David.      Large   flower,    perfect    shape,  cherry-rose  striped  with   light-carmine   on 

large  white  ground,  very  fine  spike  . 1.50 

Lady  Franklin.     Large  flower,  good  shape,  white  slightly  tinged  with  rose,  finely  striated 

with  carmine,  and  very  largely  blazed  with  carminate-rose  {d-warj).  .  .  .  3  00 
Monsieur   A.   Brohcnirri.      Very  large  flower,  perfect   shape,  rose  ground  sHghtly  tinged 

with  orange  blazed  with  red,  very  large  white  stain.     Plant  very  remarkable  for  its 

fresh  and  pleasing  color,  and  for  the  perfection  and  the  amplitude  of  its  flowers  (fjr/'rrt).  4.00 

Noemi.     Flower  large,  light  Hlac-rose,  spike  very  long 1.50 

Princesse    Marie    do    Cambridge.      Very  large  and   well-opened   flower,  unexceptionable 

shape  and  upright  habit ;  white  with  very  large  light-carmine  stains  (extra).  .  .  4  00 
Reverend  Berkeley.      Large  flowers,  of  a  good  shape,  disposed  in  a  large  spike  ;  light  rose, 

tinged  with  violet  and  carminate  striped  on  white  ground 1.50 

Sir   Wllliann    Hooker.      Very  large   and  well-opened   flower;    perfect   shape,  light  cherry 

color,  rose-carmine  stain  on  pure  white  ground.  Plant  of  a  gieat  effect  .  .  .  3.00 
Thos.   Moore.      Large  flower,  good  shape;  very  fine  carminate-rose  on  white  ground,  blazed 

and  stained  with  light  carmine 3.00 

Thos.   Paxton.     Large  flower ;   perfect   shape  ;   red   slightly  tinged   with   lighforange  color, 

finely  striated  with  carminate-red  on  white  ground  ;  very  brilliant  color    .        .        .  3.00 

VARIETIES    OF    PREVIOUS    YEARS. 

Brilliant.     Large  flower,  good  shape  ;  purple-red,  very  fine  color 175 

Cherublni.  Large  flower,  perfect  shape  ;  white  ground,  largely  blazed  with  carminate- violet  .  1.50 
Oc  Candolle.    Middle-sized  flower ;  perfect  shape ;  lightcherry  color,  blazed  with  red  ;  striped 

with  carminate  bright  rose 1.23 

Eurydice.     Large  flower  ;  perfect  shape  ;  pure  white,  blazed  bright  carminate-rose.  Per/ectioti.   2. 25 

Emilie.     White,  blazed  with  rose,  with  a  dark-brown  stain 1.00 

Flavia.     Very  bright  red,  a  color  little  d.irker  than  Napoleon  III i.oo 

Greuze<  Cherry-red,  blazed  with  purple  ;  growing  very  strong  ;  very  fine  ....  1.00 
James  Carter.  Light  orange-red,  very  bright,  with  a  very  large  and  pure  white  stain  (^M'<ir/)  1.25 
Lord  Byron.  Very  brilliant  scarlet,  stained  and  ribboned  with  pure  white  ;  very  showy  plant.  1.50 
Le  TItlen.     Large  flower  ;  perfect  shape  ;  disposed  in  a  very  showy  spike,  light-red  and  very 

brilliant :  very  fine  plant 1.75 

Meteor.  Dark-red,  very  brilliant,  large  stain  of  a  pure  white ;  very  remarkable  .  .  .  1.75 
Mirabillls.     Very  light  red  ;  very  fine  plant 75 


l_. 


Meyerbeer.      Very  brilliant  light-red,   blazed  with  vermilion,   amaranth-red    slain  ;    large 

flower,  perfect  shape  ;  very  long  spike  ;  vigorous  and  splendid  plant.  Perfection  2.5t 
Marechal  VjiiliariC.     Large  flower;  good  form;  brilliant  scarlet,  vei-y  large  pure  white  stain; 

very  fine  and  distinct     .............   3.00 

Milton.     White  slightly  tinted  with  rose,  largely  blazed  with  red;  large  flower,  and  perfect 

form 2.50 

Newton.     Dark  crimsoned,  with  white  ground  ;  largely  lined  with  white,  new  shade  ;  very  fine 

flowers,  large  and  good  form        ...........  1.5c 

Nelly.  White,  bla/.ed  with  carminate-rose,  wth  a  large  stain  of  a  dark-carmine  color  .  .  .75 
Shakespeare.     While,  very  slightly  blazed  with  canninate-rose,  large  rosy  stain  ;  fine  form, 

large  flower 3.00 

GENERAL    COLLECTION. 


each. 

Amabil  is.  Bright-vermilion,  stained  with 
yellow      .        .        .        .        .        .        .  $0.20 

AUuiiis.  Light-cherrj",  yellow  throat, 
with  light  yellow  spots 25 

A^lae.  Rose-colored  salmon,  beautiftiUy 
mottled     .         .         .         .         .         .         .      .25 

Aristote.  Light-rose,  with  purplish- 
crimson  stripes 25 

AcUille.     Bright-red,  striped  with  white.     .75 

Archiinede.  Large,  rich,  flamed  sal- 
mon-red, opening  carmine      .        .        .      .23 

Anatolc  lievaiiiieur.  Reddish-car- 
mine, slightly  spotted  with  violet  .         .       .50 

Belle  Gabi-ielle.  Very  fine  lilac-rose, 
slightly  marked  with  bright-rose  ;  perfect 
form  ;  large  flowers         ....     1.25 

BereuSce.  Beautiful  rose,  striped  with 
red,  with  purple-camiine  colored  spots  .       .30 

Bi-i-rha  Rabourdiii.  Pure  white, 
with  beautiful  large  carmine  stain  .         .     i.oo 

Breiichleyeiisis.     Deep  scarlet ;  fine.    .20 

Caleiitliilaceus.     Bright-nankeen  .50 

Calypso.  Rose-striped,  blotched  with 
carmine   . 50 

Caiiari.     Light-yellow,  striped  with  rose.     .50 

Ceres.  Pure  white,  bfotched  with  pur- 
plish-rose ;  large  flower 80 

Cliarles  Dickens.  Beautiful  rose, 
tintsd  with  chamois  ;  blazed  and  striped 
with  carmine  ......     1.50 

Ciiai-les  Rouillard.  Carmine,  spotted 
with  violet 35 

Charles  Alichel.  Bright-vermilion, 
spotted  with  purplish-violet     .         .         .       .40 

Cliatt-aubriautl.  Clear  cherry  ;  a  mag- 
nificent spike 35 

CIterubiui.  Large  flower ;  beautiful 
form  ;  white,  flamed  with  carmine-violet     1.50 

Clemence.  Satin-like  rose,  with  large 
bright-carmine  stains  ;  very  large  flower.     .50 

Comte  de  Monty.  Dark  cherry-red, 
blotched  with  white,  and  striped  with 
purple 75 

Coiiitesse  de  Bresson.  Deep  blush- 
pink  in  centre,  shaded  with  crimson  ;  out- 
side petals  veined  with  white  ;  two  lower 
petals  striped  with  purple        .         .         .       .30 

Couranti  Fulj^ens.  Bright-crimson ; 
fine 20 

Couranti  Carneus.  Carnation-sal- 
mon, with  yellow  spots,  and  striped  with 
violet 35 

Crystal  Palace.  White,  slightly  striped 
with  rose,  and  spotted  with  violet  .         .     1.50 

Cuvier.  Dark  amaranth,  flamed  with 
purple      .......     1.00 

Decandolle.  Cherrj',  flamed  with  scar- 
let, and  blotched  with  violet  .         .         .     1.25 

Diomede,  Large,  fine  form;  white, 
flamed  with  carmine,  and  blotched  with 
dark-violet 2.00 

Daphne.  Light-cherry,  with  darker 
stripes,  and  stained  with  bright-carmine,     .35 


Diana.    Light-salmon,   variegated    with 

rose,  and  blotched  with  light-carmine,  on 

white  ground  ..... 

Due  de   MalakoflT.      Orange-red,   on 

yellowish-white  ground  ;  fine  . 
Dani«.     Delicate  straw-coloi,  with  violet 

spots 

Doctor  Andry.    Very  bright  orange  ; 

fine 

Don    Juan.     Vivid  blush-pink ;  petals 

beautifully   mottled   with  deep  crimson, 

and  veined  with  pure  white     . 
f}dulia.      Upper   petals   white,   spotted 

with  violet  ;  lower  striped  with  white     . 
Edith.      Large  flower;     carnation-rose, 

deeply  striped  with  same 
Eyerie.      Orange-rose;     petals   slightly 

marked  with  carmine       .         "        .         . 
Eniuia.     Clear-carmine ;  dwarf    . 
Eiiiile.     Scarlet,  flamed  with  crimson  and 

white,  and  spotted  sc.irlet  and  white 
Endyniion.     Rose ;  beautiful     . 
Esope.     Red,  striped  with  pui-ple 
Erato.     Delicate  rose  ;  with  dark  stripes 

and  carmine  blotches      .... 
Eldorado.     Fme  clear  yellow,   striped 

with  red 

Fulton   Vermilion.      Velvet  ;    very 

bright,  spotted  with  purple  ;  magnificent. 
Eugene     Verdier.       Clear-carmine, 

shaded  with  dark-purple 
Eusenie.     Salmon,  shaded  and  striped 

with  rose 

Fanny   Rouget.        Rosy-flesh   color, 

striped  with  rosy-carmine 
Florian.     Cherry-rose,  with  large  violet 

spots,  the  centre  petals  lined  with  white, 
Fulgeus.     Deep  rich  fiery  scariet 
Gustave    Malet.      Crimson,   blotched 

with  violet  and  white      .... 
Galathee.     White,   beautifully   spotted 

with  carmine  ...... 

Goliath,     Light-red,  striped  and  spotted 

with  carmine  ;  large  flower    . 
Hebe.  Very  tender  flesh-color,  beautifully 

striped  with  fine  lake      .... 
Helene.      White,    slightly   tinged   with 

lilac,  spotted  and  striped  with  vioiet  .     . 
Hector.  Delicate  rose,  sometimes  striped 
Imperatrice.     White,  slightly  suffused 

with  pink,  spotted  with  bright-carmine  . 
Imperatrice      Eugenie.        While, 

flamed  with  rose,  violet  in  the  centre     . 
Isoline.     Blush,  spotted   with   carmine- 
violet       

Jean    d'Arc.       White,     very    slightly 

tinged  with  rose  ;    striped  and  stained 

with  purple 

Iiord  Granville.    Straw-color,  stained 

with  deep-yellow,  and  striped  with  red  . 
La^uiutinie.  Beautiful  light-orange, 
La  C  ham ois.  Brown  and  yellow,  spotted 

with  purple 


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1.50 
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2.00 

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AMATEUR   cultivator's   GUIDE 


each. 

La  Dante.  Very  large  ;  form  perfect ; 
daik-rose,  with  large  pure  white  spots    .  $2.00 

lioiiis  Van  Hniitte.  Brilliant  red, 
blotched  with  violet 23 

L<e  Zi-tire.  Red,  striped  with  violet,  and 
spotted  with  yellow 35 

Le  it^oussiti.  Light-red,  white  ground, 
very  large  white  blotch  on  lower  petals  .      .80 

I<<vii  I.     Peach-pink,  stained  with  lilac  •      .50 

Miidaine  Briot.  Satiny-rose,  blotched 
with  carmine 75 

Itfudante  Uuval.  Pale-violet,  spotted 
with  purple 75 

Mattenioiselle  C^nitel.  Salmon-rose 
blotched  with  carmine 50 

l>Iaaaine  Kasscville.  Large  cherry- 
colored  flower,  with  purple  blotches  on  a 
yellowish-white  ground,  striped  with 
white 80 

Matlanie  de  Vatry.  Yellowish-white, 
stained  with  carmine  ;  very  large  flower,     .75 

Madame  Binder.  Pure  white  ;  long 
carminate-rose  stripes  on  the  lower  petals,  .75 

Mjidaine  Coiidei-e.  Bright-carmine, 
shaded  with  fine  rose  in  the  throit  .       .      .20 

Madame  Herincq.  Yellow-white, 
changing  to  a  dull  white,  with  large 
marbled  veins  of  lilac 20 

Mactame  L.«sebie.  Pure  white, 
blotched  with  rose 80 

Madame  Uomage.  Rose,  spotted 
with  amaranth,  and-striped  with  white  .    2.50 

Madame  Fnrtade.  Rose,  changing 
to  pink,  flamed  with  carmine     .       .       .    3.50 

Madame  Muller.  Blush,  marked, 
seamed,  and  spotted  with  carmine    .       .    1.50 

Matlajue  Paillett.  Cinnamon,  with 
wliite  stripes,  and  violet  spots   .       .       .      .40 

Madame  fereire,  i'ure  white,  large 
purple  stains,  white  centre         .       .       .    1.25 

Madame  Kabourtiin.  Rose,  flamed 
with  carmine  and  white,  striped  in  the 
centre  of  each  petal 1.25 

Madame  Soucliet.  Blush-pink,  spot- 
ted with  dark-rose 75 

Madame  V'ilmoi-in.  (Maille.)  Rosy- 
clierry,  shadmg  to  pink,  marbled  and 
lighted  with  purple  stains  qb  three 
inferior  petals  ;  large  full  flower  .     .       .      .50 

Madame  Vilmorin.  (Souchet.) 
Bright-rose,  with  white  throat  shaded 
with  deep-rose,  and  striped  with  carmine 
and  white 1.50 

Maria  Uumortier.  White,  slight- 
ly streaked  with  rose,  violetish-purple 
stains  on  a  streaked  ground 80 

Mar's.     Beautii'ul ;  fine  deep  scarlet       .      .50 

Marie.  Pure  white,  blotched  with  dark 
carmine 75 

Meyerbeer.  Very  brilliant  red,  flamed 
with  vermilion,  and  blotched  with  ama- 
ranth.    Superb 2.50' 


each. 
Midas.  Scarlet,  blotched  with  purple  .  0.25 
Mazeppa.     Orange-rose,  blotched  with 

yellow  and  striped  with  red  .  .  .  .40 
Mons.  Blouet.      Tender-rose,   shaded 

with  carmine ;  large  flower        .       .       .      .20 
Mons.  Gorgeon.     Rose,  with  salmon- 
colored  tint 25 

Mons.  Corbay.   Clear  orange-red,  with 
■  reddish-violet  spots      ...        •       •      '35 
IVapoleon      III.       Brilliant     scarlet, 

streaked  with  white 50 

Neptune,     Beautiful  red,  with  carmine 

spots  and  stripes 25 

Nemesis.     Vivid-rose,  with  white  lines 

and  carmine  stains  on  yellow  ground      .      .50 
Osiris.     Brilliant  cherry-rose ;  fine        .      .35 
Opiiir.     Yellow,  blotched  with  purple   .    i.oo 
Otiiello.     Light-red  ;  dwarf,  very  showy,    .25 
Oracle,     Brilliant  cherry-rose  ;  fine        .      .50 
Pallas.     Bright  rose,   with   stripes  of  a 
darker  shade  :   spots  of  a  violet-carmine 
on  a  slightly  orange-tinted  ground  .       .      .35 
Penelope.     White,  slightly  tinged  with 
pink  ;    lower  petals  yellow    tinted,  and 
striped  with  carmine    .       .       •        .       .      .40 
Pegasus.     Carnation,  flaked  with  rose  ; 

lower  petals  shaded  with  maroon    .       .      .25 
Pellonia.     Rose,  spotted  with  crimson,     .25 
Pluton.     Deep  scarlet,  white  spots        .    i.oo 
Princess    Clotliilde.     Beautiful  sal- 
mon-rose; very  large 1.25 

Prince      Imperial.  Blush-white, 

blotched  with  carmine 65 

Premices  deMontrouge.     Brilliant 

red;  dwarf 30 

Hachel.     White,  slightly  tinged  with  saf- 
fron, and  striped  with  rose         .       .       .      .50 
Reine  Victoria.     Pure  white,  stained 

with  violet  carmine  ;  very  large  .  .1.25 
Rapbeel.  Deep  red  vermilion  .  .  .50 
Rebecca.  White,  shaded  with  lilac  .  .40 
Rembrandt.  Very  bright  deep  scarlet,  .35 
Robert  Blum.  Orange-red  ;  very  showy  .20 
Salmoneus.      Salmon,     spotted    with 

yellow,  and  striped  with  crimson  .  .  .75 
Sulphureus.  Sulphur-yellow  .  .  .50 
Solfaten-ee.        Rich    Jonquil-yellow  ; 

large i.oo 

Stephenson.     Large  ;    fine  form  ;  su- 
perb spikes,   cherry-carmine,  lined  with 

white 1.50 

Triomphied'Enghein.  Rich-flamed, 

crimson 25 

Velleda.     Soft  rose,  blotched  with  lilac,     .75 
Victor      Verdier.        Brilliant  scarlet, 

with  pink  blotches i.oo 

Vesta.     Pure  white,  with  violet-carmine 

spots  on  yellow  ground 40 

Vulcain.       Very   rich    velvety  scarlet- 
purple,  with  violet  shades  in  the  centre    .    .60 
Zoe.      Pink,    spotted  with    yellow,    and 
striped  with  carmine S° 


OTHER    SORTS    OF    GLADIOLUS. 


Gandevensis  f  the  original  variety).  Ver-  1 

milion,  shaded  with  yellow     .        .         .  $0.10  j 

Ramosns  (original  variety).    Rose    and  I 

white      .        .        •        •        •'        •        .       .20  I 

Pisittacinus.    Yellow  and  brown  .10  I 


Floribnndas.    White,  with  rosy  stripe 

along  the  centre  of  each  petal        .        .  $0. 20 
Madame  de  Wendel.  White,  very  fine,   .75 
Madame  Sostlienie  Desjardins. 
White 50 


CHOICE  m:ixei>  vj^rietie©. 

We  have  a  fine  collection  of  mixed  varieties,  saved  from  seedlings,  and  others  where  the  names 
have  been  lost,  which  we  offer  at  ^2.00  per  doz.,  by  mail,  postpaid.  By  the  hundred,  prices  on 
application. 


MAMMOTH    PRIZE   SQUASH.      ^Veight,  145  lbs.     Se 


e  page  134. 


CANADA  CROOKNECK   SQUASH.     S-e  page  123 


CUSTARD   SQUASH.     See  page  123. 


TO    THE    FLOWER    GARDEN. 


A  genus  of  Mexican  bulbs,  grows  about  one  and  a  half  feet  high,  producing  flowers  of  the  most 
exquisite  beauty :  the  flowers  large,  about  four  inches  across,  of  singularly  curious  shape,  and  the 
color  of  each  variety  gorgeous,  and  purely  contrasted.  No  flower  can  exceed  it  in  beauty.  In  bloom 
from  July  to  the  first  of  October.  In  autumn,  take  up  the  bulbs,  and  keep  them  in  a  dry  place, 
away  from  frost,  until  the  time  of  planting  in  the  spring. 

Conchiflora.  Orange  and  golden-yellow,  spotted  with  black.  124  cents  each  ;  $1.25  per  doz. 
Pavouia.  Richest  scarlet,  tinged  and  spotted  with  pure  yellow.  i2j  cents  each ;  $1.25  per  doz. 
Specloxa.     Orange-scarlet,  with  darker  spots.     25  cents  each. 

Coiichiflora  Qrandiflora.    Delicate  straw-color,  spotted  with  crimson.     25  cents  each. 
Wlieelerii.     New.     25  cents  each. 

Tigridias  by  mail,  postpaid,  at  the  above  prices. 

r>oxjBiL,E   tubehoses. 

The  Tubjrose  is  one  ofth*  most  delightfully  fragrant  and  beautiful  of  summer-flowering  bulbs, 
throwing  up  tall  spikes  of  double  white  flowers,  two  to  three  feet  high,  which  remain  in  bloom  a 
long  period.  The  bulbs  may  be  planted  from  February  to  May.  When  they  are  needed  very 
early,  thsy  may  be  planted  in  the  greenhouse  or  hot-bed  in  February  or  March  ;  and,  for  a  succes- 
sion of  flowers,  in  April  and  May.  In  planting,  remove  the  useless,  small  offsets  around  the  main 
root,  and  place  a  single  tuber  in  a  pot  four  or  five  inches  wide.  Use  good  loam  and  leaf-mould, 
with  good  drainage.  Start  them  slowly,  upon  a  temperate  heat,  in  the  hot-bed  or  forcing-pit,  or, 
liter  in  the  season,  in  a  frame.  Water  slightly  at  first ;  and,  when  the  bulbs  begin  to  grow,  mcrease 
the  quantity.  Those  started  early  should  be  supplied  with  a  good  bottom  heat  till  May,  when  they 
may  be  shifted  into  pots  si.x  or  seven  inches  wide.  By  the  first  of  June,  all  may  be  plunged  out  in  a 
warm  border,  staking  each  plant  to  prevent  their  being  broken  by  the  wind.  On  the  approach  of 
cool  weather,  in  September,  those  remaining  in  bloom  should  be  removed  to  the  conservatory  or 
parlor,  where  they  will  continue  in  flower  for  a  long  period. 

Fine  bulbs,  J1.50  to  $2.00  per  dozen  ;  bulbs  started  in  pots  in  May,  S300  per  dozen. 

A  splendid  bulbous-rooted  plant,  allied  to  the  Amaryllis.  It  blooms  in  August,  throwing  up  its 
strong  stems  about  one  foot  high,  with  from  five  to  eiglit  brilliant,  scarlet  lily-like  flowers  ;  very  or- 
namental for  bedding  out  in  summer,  or  cultivation  in  pots  and  vases. 

Each. 

Purpurea      $°.75 

"  superlja,  deep  scarlet,  large  and  fine      i.oo 

TKITOMIA. 

Splendid  half-hardy,  evergreen,  herbaceous  plants,  forming  large,  robust,  stemless  leaf-crowns 
from  the  centre  of  which  their  tall  flower-stems,  three  to  five  feet  in  height,  are  produced  in  sum- 
mer and  autumn,  with  large,  dense-flowered  terminal  racemes  of  rich,  pendent,  orange-red  and 
scarlet  tubulous  flowers  ;  each  raceme  a  foot  or  more  in  length. 

They  are  adminably  adapted  for  bedding  out ;  and  the  numerous  terminal  flame-colored  blossoms 
form  a  stately  distant  or  mediate  effect.  They  thrive  in  any  rich,  light  garden-soil.  On  approach 
of  winter,  they  should  be  taken  up,  and  placed  in  the  greenhouse  or  cellar  for  replanting  out  again 
in  spring, 

Uvaria  glaucescens $03°    Uvaria  Rooperi Ji.oo 

"        ^randiflora 1.00  ''       serotina 25 

"        Burchelli i.oo 

DRIED    NATURAL    FLOWERS,    IMMORTELLES,   EVERLASTING    FLOWERS, 
GRASSES,    MOSSES,  Etc. 


per  bunch. 

Immortelles  Yellow Ji.oo 

"  White 1.50 

"  Green i.oo 

"  Rose 1.50 

"  Spotted I.oo 


per  buncTi. 

Immortelles  Black $1  00 

"  Blue 1.50 

"  Violet 1.50 

"  Red I.oo 

"  Silver 1.50 

Each. 

Wreaths,  or  Crosses,  made  of  Immortelles,  of  various  sizes $1.00  to  ^3.00 

Bouquets  or  Hanging  Baskets,  of  various  styles,  made  of  Immortelles,  Grasses,  and 

dried  flowers,  of  different  sizes 10°  to  5-°° 

Grasses  Dried  and  Dyed.    Feather  Grass,  Briza,  Bromus,  Phalaris,  Nebulosa,  Oats, 

etc.,  etc.,  of  various  colors ;  very  ornamental.  Per  bunch,  from  75  cents  to  $1.00 

nioss  Dyed  Greeu 35  cents  per  bunch,  ?4.oo  per  doz. 

"       Various  Colors 5°     "      "       "        4  5° 

Fancy  Wreaths,  of  Tulle,  Chenille,  Velvet,  Barege,  or  White  Horn.         5i.oo  to  $3.00  each. 
Letters  for  fixing  inscriptions  on  wreaths 3°  cts.  to  gi.oo  per  doz. 

We  have  made  arrangements  with  our  correspondents  in  Europe,  to  select  for  us  the  choicest 
specimens  of  the  above,  and  we  can  recommend  them  as  particularly  desirable  on  account  of  their 
durability.  They  retain  their  color  and  freshness  a  long  time  ;  they  come  m  large  bunches,  capable, 
with  a  little  moss,  of  being  made  into  a  number  of  bouquets  ;  verj-  ornamental. 


LILIUM    AURATUM.     (One-half  its  natural  size.) 

Lilium  Aurafum.  Golden-Sirioed  Lily.  This  new  and  magnificent  species  of  Lily,  latily 
introduced  from  Japan,  is  spoken  of  by  Dr.  Lindley  as  follows:  "  If  ever  a  flower  merited  tha 
name  of  'glorious,'  it  is  this,  which  stands  far  above  all  other  Lilies,  whether  we  regard  its  size, 
sweetness,  or  its  exquisite  arrangement  of  color.  Imagine  upon  the  end  of  a  purple  stem,  not 
thicker  than  a  ramrod,  and  not  above  two  feet  high,  a  saucer-shaped  flower  at  least  ten  inches  in 
diameter,  composed  of  six  spreading,  somewhat  crisp  parts,  rolled  back  at  their  points,  and  having 
an  ivory-white  skin,  thinly  strewn  with  purple  points  or  studs,  and  oval,  or  roundish,  prominent 
purple  stains.  To  this  add.  in  the  middle  of  each  of  the  six  parts,  a  broad  stripe  of  light  satin- 
yellow,  losing  itself  gradually  in  the  ivory  skin.  Place  the  flower  in  a  situation  where  side-light  is 
cut  off,  and  no  direct  light  can  reach  it,  except  from  above,  when  the  stripes  acquire  the  appear- 
ance of  gentle  streamlets  of  Australian  gold,  and  the  reader  who  has  not  seen  it  may  form  some 
•eeble  notion  of  what  it  is." 

VVe  have  the  pleasure  to  inform  our  friends  that  we  have  seciu'ed  a  very  fine  stock  of  this 
beautiful  plant,  which  we  shall  offer  at  greatly  reduced  prices. 

Very  strong  flowering  bulbs,      .  ...      $1.50  each,     .     .     $12.00  per  dozen. 

Second  size  bulbs, i.oo     "  .     .         g.oo    "        " 

Third       "        "         .......  .75     "  .     .         6.00    "         " 


JAPAX  LILIES. 

Our  collection  of  Lilies  comprises  all  the  most  beautiful  kinds,  including  ten  of  our  own  seed- 
lings, which  are  unsurpassed  by  any  yet  produced.  A  full  description  will  be  found  in  our  Bulb 
Catalogue.    The  following  are  the  principal  varieties  of  the  Japan  :  — 

LILIUM  ALBUM,  pure  white,  each 50  to  jSi.oo 

RU BRUM,  white,  with  deep  crimson  spots 50  to     i.oo 

ROSEUM,  white,  with  rose-colo'ed  spots     .         .         .         .-      .         .         .       .50  to     i.oo 

NAMED  SEEDLINGS,  (all  superb) fi.oo  to     1.50 

AGAPANTHUS  UMBELLATUS  (African  Lily),  with  blue  flowers.     Each     .        .       50.  to     2.00 

BEDDING-PLANTS. 

A  collection  of  one  hundred  thousand  of  the  leading  and  most  beautiful  kinds  of  bedding- plants, 
well  rooted,  and  packed  for  transportation  to  any  part  of  the  country.    Price,  from  $1.50  to  I3.00  per 
dozen. 

S  UM3IEB-FL  O  WEBING   B  ULBS. 

MADEIRA  VINE,  a  beautiful  summer  climbing  plant,  of  rapid  growth,  completely  covered 

with  long,  graceful  racemes  of  deliciously-fragrant  white  flowers.     Each     .         .         .15  to  .25 

APIOS  TU SEROSA,  a  native  hardy  climbing  plant,  of  quick  growth,  with  dense  clusters 

of  brownish-red  or  purple  flowers.     Each 25  to  .50 

COMMELINA  C/ELESTIS,  with  sky-blue  flowers,  planted  out  in  May,  and  blooming  all 

summer.     Each .25 

AMARYLLIS  FORMOSISSIMA,  a  brilliant  summer-flowering  bulb,  with  velvety  crimson 

blossoms.     Each .25 

DIELYTRA  SPECTABILIS,  a  well-known  and  beautiful  hardy  plant,  with  racemes  of  deli- 
cate pink  flowers    .........         ...    ^3.00  to  J4.00  per  doz. 


FEBTILIZEBS. 

PERUVIAN   GUANO,   of  the  best  quality,  constantly  on  hand,  wholesale  and  retail ;  also 

SUPER-PHOSPHATE  OF  LIME,  GROUND   BONE,  FLOUR   OF  BONE,  FISH   GUANO, 

&c.  

Wha!e-Oil  Soap,  Extract  of  Tobacco,  and  Fumigating  Tobacco, 

FOB    DESTROYING    INSECTS    ON    PLANTS, 

Always  on  hand,  in  large  or  small  quantities. 


LATAKIA   TOBACCO   (from  3It.  Lebanon). 

The  Best  Smoking  Tobacco  in  the  World.  Introduced  by  Baj'ard  Taj'lor,  the  well-known 
traveller,  from  the  East,  where  it  is  esteemed  the  most  delicate-flavored  tobacco  known.  It  is 
quite  distinct  trom  the  American  tobacco,  having  a  soft  glossy-surfaced  leaf,  quite  unlike  the  coarse 
foliage  of  the  Virginia  tobacco.  Cultivated  precisely  like  the  American,  in  rich  soil.  Per  packet, 
25  cents. 

ITALIAN  BEES. 

The  superiority  of  these  Bees  over  others  is  acknowledged  by  all.  Some  of  the  many  advan- 
tages :  they  swarm  earlier,  work  earlier  and  later,  and  siore  twice  the  amount  of  honey  to  the 
common  bees.  Allow  about  eight  weeks  to  Italianize  a  hive  of  common  bees.  The  queens  live 
from  three  to  five  years.    Price  per  swarm,  §15. 00.    Queens,  $5.00  each.   Packed  to  go  any  distance. 


FANCY  FLOWER-POTS,  AMPLER'S  VASES,  and  a  new  style  of  painted  Hanging  Pots. 

FLOWER-POTS,  all  sizes,  singly  or  by  the  hundred. 

FRUIT  AND  FLOWER  BASKETS,  a  splendid  assortment.  Garden  Lines,  Plant  Trellises, 
Floral  Rings,  Hearts,  Crosses,  Plant  and  Tree  Labels,  Water-Pots,  Vine  Protectors,  Graft- 
ing Wax,  Guano,  Potting-Soil. 

RUSTIC  WORK.     A  fine  assortment  of  Flower  Stands,  Settees,  Chairs,  Baskets,  &c. 

IMMORTELLES  AND  DRIED  FLOWERS,  a  large  variety,  in  all  the  various  forms. 

PRESERVING  JARS,  both  Glass  and  Tin,  — all  the  best  patterns.  Iron  Vases,  &c.  Vases, 
Chairs,  Settees,  Flower-Stands,  &c. 

GARDEN  SYRINGES.  All  the  various  patterns,  among  which  are  the  celebrated  Pool's  Syr- 
inge.    Prices  from  §1.25  to  512.00. 

WARDIAN  CASES,  AQUARIUMS,  FISH-TANKS.  Various  patterns  ;  many  beautiful 
designs.     Prices  from  J5.00  to  $50.00. 

HYACINTH  GLASSES.     Variety  of  patterns.     Prices  from  $1.50  to  $6.00  per  dozen. 

BUDDING  AND  PRUNING  KNIVES,  a  large  assortment.     Prices  from  Ji.oo  to  $3.00. 


CONTENTS. 


PAGE 

Agricultural  Seeds,  in  quantity 126 

Annuals,  Sowing  and  Cultivation  of .   ...  4 
Biennials  and  Perennials,  Culture  of  .   .   .  3 
Bulbs,  Summer-flowering  .   .   • 
Collection  of  Flower-Seeds,  by  mail   ...  12 
Collection  of  French  and  German  Flower- 
Seeds     90 

Cabbage,  Marblehead  Drumhead     ....  131 

Collection  of  Vegetable-Seeds,  by  mail  .   .  127 

Collection  of  Kitchen-garden  Seeds    ...  127 

Clover-Seeds 129 

Culinary  Roots,  Plants,  &c 129 

Dried  Flowers  and  Immortelles, 

Fertilizers 

Facilities  for  forwarding  Seeds  by  mail    .   .  12 

Flower-Seeds 13-89 

Flower-Gardens,  Plans  of 8 

Fruit-Seeds 129 

Great  Inducements  for  forming  Clubs  ...  12 

Grain  and  Grass  Seeds     ...    • 129 

Gladiolus,  French  Hybrid 141 

Hotbeds,  Preparation  of 7 

Horticultural  Books 

Italian  Bees 


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Introductory 2 

Lawn-Grass 128 

Lilies,  Japan 

Lilium  Auratum see  cut 

Mushroom  Spawn 135 

Novelties  for  1866-67    ,    •   • •  92 

Novelties  and  Specialities  for  1867-68  .   .   .  130 

Ornamental  Tree  Seeds 129 

Rare  Seeds  and  Novelties 136 

Seeds  for  Hedges 129 

Special  Directions  for  Cultivators  of  Flow- 
ers   6 

Summer  Flower-Garden 3 

Strawberry  Seeds 129 

To  our  Amateur  Friends 11 

Tree  Seeds 129 

Tobacco-Seed 

Tritomas 

Tigridias 

Tuberoses 

Vegetable  Seeds,  Select  List  of 103 

Vegetable  Seeds,  in  quantity 126 

Whale-oil  Soap 

Zea,  or  Japanese  Maize 102 


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